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    The Hive @ 151

    151 Saint Paul St, Rochester, NY 14604
    (585) 565-5280
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Living & Renting in Rochester

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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Rochester

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Education

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Brighton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,164 Students
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Irondequoit High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,160 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Athena High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,070 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Arcadia High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
972 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Eastridge Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
888 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Twelve Corners Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Gates Chili Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
838 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Athena Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
809 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Arcadia Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
GreatSchools Rating
East Irondequoit Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
636 Students
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Discovery Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
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Briarwood School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
170 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Seneca School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
166 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Listwood School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
154 Students
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Iroquois Middle School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
403 Students

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