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Rochester at a Glance

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$1,299
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Some Transit

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Rochester, NY Houses for Rent

Rochester, NY, situated along the historic Genesee River, combines its industrial heritage as "The Flour City" with a thriving arts and education scene. The city centers around cultural landmarks like the Eastman School of Music, The Strong National Museum of Play, and the George Eastman Museum, home to an extensive collection of photography dating back to the medium's earliest days.

From the independent shops in the South Wedge district to the tree-lined streets of the Park Avenue neighborhood, Rochester's communities each offer their own character. The city features an impressive network of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, creator of New York City's Central Park. Located near both the Finger Lakes region and Lake Ontario, Rochester provides easy access to outdoor recreation while maintaining affordability - current one-bedroom apartments average $1,265 monthly. Major institutions like the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology anchor the local economy, complemented by the city's established imaging and optics industry.

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.

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Getting Around Rochester

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59

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Brighton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,243 Students
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Irondequoit High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,163 Students
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Arcadia High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,052 Students
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Athena High School

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Grades 9-12
1,044 Students
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Eastridge Senior High School

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Grades 9-12
850 Students
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Twelve Corners Middle School

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Grades 6-8
781 Students
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Dake Junior High School

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Grades 7-8
558 Students
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Gates Chili Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
854 Students
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Arcadia Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
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Allen Creek School

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Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
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Listwood School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-3
158 Students
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Briarwood School

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Public
Grades K-3
152 Students
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Brookview School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-3
151 Students
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Indian Landing Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
542 Students

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