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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Rochester’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Rochester renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "As with other cities in New York, weather and state and local taxes are a source of dissatisfaction for Rochester renters."
Key Findings in Rochester include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Surrounding Strong Memorial Hospital, this neighborhood provides ideal housing for healthcare professionals seeking minimal commutes. Victorian homes divided into apartments and mid-century buildings offer character alternatives to newer suburban developments at surprisingly accessible price points. With University of Rochester just steps away, residents enjoy academic amenities including libraries and cultural programming alongside practical conveniences like grocery stores and restaurants along Mt. Hope Avenue.
Photographers and artists are discovering what locals have known for years – Maplewood offers some of Rochester's most distinctive architecture at remarkably accessible prices. The neighborhood's proximity to the Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee River creates unexpected natural beauty in this urban setting. Converted carriage houses and attic apartments in Victorian homes provide unique living spaces with character absent from cookie-cutter developments. The monthly Maplewood Art Walk showcases local creativity, while the neighborhood's diverse population creates authentic community rather than curated hipster enclaves. When considering rental options, properties on the neighborhood's western edge provide slightly quicker access to downtown employment – a distinction worth noting for daily commuters.
Community pride energizes 19th Ward, where historic homes surrounding Genesee Valley Park create one of Rochester's most architecturally diverse neighborhoods. Residents enjoy the annual house tour showcasing historic properties and the neighborhood's proximity to the University of Rochester. Though winters bring significant snow requiring serious cold-weather adaptation, neighbors often share snow-clearing duties and look out for elderly residents. The area's well-established community association organizes regular events from summer festivals to holiday celebrations that foster connections beyond adjacent property lines.















