Downtown Utica

Utica, NY

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Downtown Utica - Utica, NY

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Historic small-town charm permeates Utica’s city center

Walkable Historic Nightlife Entertainment Dining

Downtown Utica combines the best elements of a vibrant business district and a tranquil residential environment. This part of town is packed with historic homes and buildings, many dating back well over a century; in addition to the countless vintage storefronts, many of these beautifully-preserved buildings have been converted into apartments and condos.

Genesee Street serves as the backbone of the community, lined with an eclectic array of cafes, bars, specialty shops, and arts venues. Start your day with a pastry from Bite Bakery, enjoy a low-key lunch at Court Vue, or unwind with a cocktail after hours at Griffin’s Pub. The Stanley Theatre has been a hotspot for live performances since the 1920s, and regularly hosts concerts and plays in its ornate auditorium.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Utica is $1,350 for one bedroom, and $1,210 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Utica has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 838 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,350/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 491 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,210/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.