The Columbus Building
50 Chestnut St,
Rochester, NY 14604
$1,199 - $1,549
Studio - 1 Bed
Park Avenue
Rochester, NY
Park Avenue - Rochester, NY Area Guide
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Enjoy this vibrant neighborhood’s urban feel
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Park Avenue is $1,003 for a studio, $1,266 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two bedrooms, and $1,670 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Avenue has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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287 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,003/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,266/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,331/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,670/month
Average Rent
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
Park Avenue - Rochester, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 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
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Park Avenue - Rochester, NY
Niche Reviews
8 Reviews
Current Resident
9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
The neighborhood is quiet, friendly and conveniently located to downtown and Wegmans on East Ave. It is also within walking distance to restaurants, cafes and independent retail stores.
Niche User
10 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
There is a pretty good sense of community and most people are friendly.
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 February 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.