Tower280
280 E Broad St,
Rochester, NY 14604
$1,365 - $4,567
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Park Avenue Rochester, NY
Enjoy this vibrant neighborhood’s urban feel
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Diverse
Situated about three miles southeast of downtown Rochester, Park Avenue is a vibrant neighborhood, best known for its eclectic mix of boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance of modern apartments and historic homes available for rent. Living in Park Avenue without a car is easy—public buses reach the downtown area in 20 minutes while most everyday conveniences are walkable.
The neighborhood's businesses are clustered along Park Avenue, contributing to the unique urban feel of this district. Residents come together for a host of popular events in the community, such as the Park Avenue Summer Art Festival and the Park Avenue Holiday Open House. Several Rochester landmarks are also located within close proximity to Park Avenue, including the George Eastman House, Memorial Art Gallery, and the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Park Avenue is $1,069 for a studio, $1,338 for one bedroom, $1,323 for two bedrooms, and $1,676 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Avenue has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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297 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,069/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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533 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,338/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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821 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,323/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,676/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Park Avenue
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Park Avenue - Rochester, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Park Avenue - Rochester, NY, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Park Avenue - Rochester, NY provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Park Avenue - Rochester, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Park Avenue - Rochester, NY
Niche Reviews 
8 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I've never seen or heard any complaints about the neighborhood's safety.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There is a lot of city crime and not enough programs to give people proper jobs and security.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Strasenburgh Planetarium
- Rochester Museum & Science Center
- Cobbs Hill Park
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- Strong National Museum of Play
Military Bases
Airports
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.