A Diverse City Filled With Beauty

Packed with history, culture, and beauty, Rochester, New York is an idyllic location for apartment living. The numerous neighborhoods make it a diverse city with something to offer everyone. No matter what part of the city you've got your eye on, MyNewPlace has the tools to help you find your dream apartment. Our Apartment Guide makes your search easy, effective, and fun. You can sort listings by square footage, amenities like on-site laundry facilities, or even lease terms.

If you've never been to Rochester you've probably got plenty of questions about your new home town. Ask your questions on LocalTalk so that you can get information about Rochester from the locals and be confident in your move.

Start Your Search Knowing the Rental Trends

There are many different neighborhoods in Rochester, meaning there are a variety of apartments available for rent. Use the MyNewPlace apartment finder tool to compare the lease trends in Rochester. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. Be sure to keep it locked in here at MyNewPlace for the latest information and start your search right here by clicking on some of the rental links below.

One of the Best

The accolades just keep pouring in for Rochester. From being named the sixth most livable city by the Places Rated Almanac to being labeled the number one city in the nation for quality of life by Expansion Management, the critics agree: this is a great place to be. Not only is it a great place to live, Expansion Magazine also ranked the city's schools sixth best in the nation while Forbes ranked it the third best place to raise a family.

History

The city grew rapidly from its inception in 1803. The initial population of 15 grew to 2,500 by 1820, and a whopping 160,000 by 1870. Rochester was primarily an agricultural community, its booming population attributed to its fertile soil and strong crop yield along with its strategic location along the Genesee River and Lake Ontario. It was also significant politically during this time as it was the home of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass and women's rights and abolition advocate Susan B. Anthony.

Economy and Education Rochester

In more recent years, the city has earned recognition as a great place to do business. Printer and copier giant Xerox and photography leader Kodak, which are both traded on the New York Stock Exchange, are headquartered in the city, as is the medical technology corporation Bausch & Lomb. In addition to being a hub for software and medical technology companies, the city is known for its options in post-secondary education, especially the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

The Neighborhoods and Faces of Rochester

The city is large, diverse, and beautiful, which means no matter what kind of neighborhood you'd like to live in, there's an apartment here for you and we'll help you find it. With gorgeous Victorian architecture, art galleries, and an annual art festival, Corn Hill is a popular place to live. Upper Monroe and the 19th Ward feature numerous parks, playgrounds, and schools, making those areas ideal for raising a family. Plymouth-Exchange, which lies just across the Genesee River from the University of Rochester, offers numerous affordable living options for students. Whatever your needs, use MyNewPlace to make your dream apartment a reality!

Things to Do, Places to See

Rochester comes alive during the spring and summer months when the many festivals, including jazz, art, film, theatres, and lilac, are held. There are dozens more, all celebrating the rich cultural fabric woven into the region. Places of interest include the 300 animal Seneca Park Zoo, the Ontario Beach Park at Lake Ontario, and The Strong National Museum of Play, a nationally recognized children's museum.