
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY (849 Rentals)


Water Street Commons

The Nathaniel

The Terminal Building

The Neisner at East End

Clintwood Apartments

Spectra at Sibley Square

Tower280

The Columbus Building

The Button Lofts
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The Edmond

The Medical Arts Building

200 East Avenue Apartments and Townhomes

933 the U Apartment Homes

Erie Harbor

1600 Elmwood

The Triangle

65 College Ave

The Glenny

1255 Lofts
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Carnegie Apartments

50 Prince Apartments

Kirstein Lofts

Innovation Square Student Housing

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The Hive @ 151

North Plymouth Terrace

Riverview Industrie Lofts Utilities Included

The Smith Gormly

Mount Hope Lofts
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111 On East

The Grand Alexander

Normandie Apartments

The Ambassador

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217 Alexander St

The Residences at Alex Park

Arnold Park Apartments

Temple Building

Rochester City Apartments

Cascade District Lofts

Lofts at Gold Street

260 East Broad

The Metropolitan

625 S. Goodman Apartments

The Lofts at Searle

Liberty Lofts

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600 East Ave Luxury Apartments

Charlotte Square

The Lofts at Michaels-Stern
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $800 | $1,955 |
| Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $800 | $6,696 |
| Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $800 | $5,067 |
| Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $995 | $7,756 |
| Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $995 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 849 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rochester, Rochester, NY
Ranked #14
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY
School 9 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
School 58 World Of Inquiry School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Rochester. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Rochester, Downtown Rochester is amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the best school districts for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this neighborhood is a highly-rated submarket for the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has risen to be one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rochester
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Rochester?
There are currently 354 Studio Apartments in Downtown Rochester with rent ranges from $800 to $1,955 with an average price of $1,271.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rochester ranges from $800 to $6,696 with an average monthly rent of $1,728.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Rochester range from $800 to $5,067. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,985.
How expensive are Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 110 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Rochester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $7,756 - averaging $2,443 for the location.
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