Apartments Near MCC

Part of the Southwest Quadrant, the 19th Ward, is the largest city of Rochester neighborhood with a population of nearly  22,000. The 19th Ward sits on the opposite side of the Genesee River from the South Wedge neighborhood. Compared to the South Wedge, the 19th Ward is much more residential and rent prices are much cheaper. The neighborhood is filled with many tree-lined streets that are made up of single-family homes, duplexes, and several small apartment complexes. The 19th Ward is very diverse and residents range from students, university professors, and families.The University of Rochester sits across the river from the 19th Ward and can be accessed by the Elmwood Avenue and Ford Street bridges. The University of Rochester also built several of their dorms on Genesee Street. The Rochester Institute of Technology is also close by and there are bike trails between the city and RIT that are best accessed by either the 19th Ward or the Mount Hope neighborhood. Due to the proximity to both UR and RIT, the 19th Ward has tons of undergrad students living here. Conveniently, the 19th Ward is close Interstate 390, is serviced by city bus service, and is close to St. Mary’s Hospital, Aberdeen Square Park, and the Greater Rochester International Airport.  

The South Wedge neighborhood is made up of a “triangular wedge” of land that is bordered by the Erie Canal on the east and the Genesee River to the west. Outside of New York City, The South Wedge is said to be the state’s fastest-growing urban neighborhood. The housing in South Wedge has comparative rent rates to others around the city but the units tend to be larger and have more amenities compared to other neighborhoods in town. There are several rental options but the majority of housing choices range from whole houses and two-bedroom apartments. A lot of these options are vintage buildings but in recent years there has been more construction which has provided luxury apartment complexes like South and Hickory Place. Highly regarded for the strong sense of community, the South Wedge residents take great pride in their neighborhood. Many of the streets boast multicolored “painted ladies” like houses in San Francisco. After the Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA), the South Wedge has the city’s second most display of public art. Up and down the streets you’ll find a ton of art totems designed by local artists, parking meters that have been made into sculptures, and murals are painted on building walls. South Avenue and Gregory Street make up the heart of the neighborhood and here you’ll find all the locally-owned shops, small businesses, bars, and restaurants. There is not one single national chain in South Wedge. Options range from a wine bar, coffee houses, breweries, bakeries, and cheap diners. There are several small grocery stores, clothing stores, and unique gift shops. South Wedge is home to Marie Daley Park which has a playground, baseball field, and picnic area and many dog owners bring their pups here. The Genesee Gateway Park has the South Wedge Farmers Market which runs every Thursday from May to November. Here, you can also find the entrance to the Genesee Riverway Trail. Throughout the year, South Wedge hosts many festivals like the Harvest Hootenanny, The Wedge Waddle, and the Night of the Living Wedge pub crawl each October.

Home to the Rochester Institute of Technology, Henrietta is a town in the Rochester, New York metropolitan area. Henrietta is just a fifteen-minute drive south of Downtown Rochester and is home to just over 42,000 people. Henrietta has a low tax base so it has been attracting many new residents and businesses over the years. When the #390 of the Genesee Expressway and Route #90 of the Thruway opened, this created opportunity for businesses making them even more easily accessible. Fortune 500 companies like Kodak, Xerox, and General Motors all have their headquarters here. Henrietta has many commercial districts like the Marketplace Mall and Jefferson Road. Jefferson Road has so many restaurants that it’s said you can dine at a different one for two weeks straight. Some other popular places of interest are the Tinker Homestead Museum and the Tinker Nature Park. What once was just an agricultural town, is now a mix of commercial, agricultural, and residential areas. The agricultural area takes up the southern portion of Henrietta while the rest of Henrietta is made up of the residential and commercial areas. Most of the housing is made up of small houses and apartment complexes. It’s recommended by some students who attend RIT that if you don’t have a car, sticking around the Henrietta versus living towards downtown may be a better choice just because the commute can be a hassle, especially in the winter months. However, then you must decide between city and suburb. The city bus is a great option for those who want to live closer to the City Center.

The Town of Brighton is located on the southeast border of Rochester and is just northeast of Henrietta and RIT. The town is just about three miles wide and stretches lengthwise about thirteen miles to the Genesee River. The area is completely developed with homes, offices and the businesses that are now occupying past farm lands. The Monroe Avenue corridor is the “main street” of Brighton and has many of the local spots like restaurants and shops. Brighton has some of the most prestigious homes in the Rochester area. The southern part of Brighton is more middle-class and here you will find many houses and apartment complexes. This area is more likely to house students who prefer a quieter living situation while still being equally as close to Downtown Rochester as you are to the RIT campus.

Park Avenue forms the backbone of Park Central and Park-Meigs which are two of the most popular neighborhoods in Rochester. Often times, Park Central and Park-Meigs are combined together as one area and called Park Avenue as a whole. Park Avenue runs east to west beginning at Alexander Street and runs through Colby Street. A few blocks south of Park Avenue is the Monroe Village, which is another busy part of Rochester and has many bars, restaurants, and shops. To the west of Park Avenue is the East End which is the happening nightlife spot. The up and coming South Wedge neighborhood is just a five-minute bike ride south of Park Avenue. Park Avenue is a mix of restaurants, bars, shops, salons, commercial and residential properties, Much of the residential housing are just off Park Avenue on the side streets. Only 5% of the households in this neighborhood are families with children. The vast majority of tenants are young adults between the ages of 22-29. In this area, you can find apartments from studios to three-bedroom units. A lot of the houses are mansions that were made into apartments. The area is very lively and you will always catch people running around, walking their dogs, or sitting outside with friends on an outdoor cafe patio. Park Ave is extremely walkable and getting to Downtown Rochester takes about fifteen minutes if you’re walking. All of the other Rochester hotspots are easily accessible by walking or biking.