The Grand Alexander
268 Alexander St,
Rochester, NY 14607
$950 - $1,725 | Studio - 2 Beds
A sprawling neighborhood immediately east of Downtown Rochester, East Avenue is named for the main thoroughfare in the area lined with restaurants, bars, museums, and apartments that range from affordable to upscale. Historic East Avenue is an upscale community with several stately mansions and diverse architectural styles such as Victorian, Art Deco, Italianate, and Gothic Revival. From the Rochester Museum & Science Center to the George Eastman Museum to Memorial Art Gallery, there’s always something to explore in this historic part of Rochester. Locals enjoy strolling along East Avenue and surrounding streets to the many British and Irish-inspired pubs that give this neighborhood a sense of nightlife just minutes from the city center.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in East Avenue is $747 for a studio, $1,332 for one bedroom, $1,742 for two bedrooms, and $1,534 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Avenue has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Studio
468 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$747/month
Average Rent
1 BR
630 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,332/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,009 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,742/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,356 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,534/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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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.