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  26. Building Photo - 404 Birr St
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $909
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    Base Rent$909
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    Total Monthly Price$909

    404 Birr St Unit 2

    404 Birr St, Rochester, NY 14613
  28. Building Photo - 400 Main St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $975

    400 Main St

    400 Main St, East Rochester, NY 14445
  30. Building Photo - 202 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $800

    202 4th St

    202 4th St, Rochester, NY 14605
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Rochester at a Glance

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Rochester, NY Apartments for Rent

Rochester, celebrated as both "the Flour City" and "the Flower City" for its historic flour production and beautiful gardens, stretches along Lake Ontario's shores in western New York. Budget-conscious renters searching for apartments in Rochester discover a city that expertly balances industrial heritage with modern innovation, home to prestigious institutions like the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology that fuel the area's educated workforce and economic stability.

Renting in Rochester makes financial sense with average one-bedroom apartments around $1,303—well below New York state's nearly $3,000 average. Popular neighborhoods like Park Avenue and South Wedge offer walkable streets packed with coffee shops, restaurants, and historic architecture, while North Winton Village and Corn Hill provide peaceful residential options. The city's apartment communities range from converted historic lofts downtown to modern developments near the universities, all offering convenient access to Interstate 490 and public transit. Rochester's prime location puts you minutes from outdoor adventures at Highland Park and the Genesee Riverway Trail, plus cultural gems like the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival and the Strong National Museum of Play.

Why Rochester?

  • Part of the Finger Lakes region, Rochester residents enjoy waterfalls, sparkling lakes, and amazing parkland.
  • The George Eastman House is a unique museum celebrating photography and film.
  • The Genesee Center for the Arts and Education offers art and pottery classes in a historic firehouse.
  • Seneca Park Zoo is an amazing zoo designed by Frederick Law Olmsted during the 1890s.
  • Family-friendly Rochester is a top-rated location that enjoys a strong, stable economy with several major corporations.
  • The University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology, also top employers, are top-rated institutions.

Renting in Rochester

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Irondequoit High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Brighton High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Arcadia High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Athena High School

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Grades 9-12
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Eastridge Senior High School

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Grades 9-12
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Twelve Corners Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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East Irondequoit Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Gates Chili Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Arcadia Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Dake Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
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Seneca School

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Grades K-5
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Listwood School

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Briarwood School

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Brookview School

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Genesee Community Charter School - Flour City

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Grades K-5
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