282 Jackson St
282 Jackson St,
Rochester, PA 15074
$875 | 1 Bed
Rochester
Rochester, PA
Area Guide
A historic riverside borough just minutes outside Pittsburgh
Suburb
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River
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Affordable
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Commuter
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Rochester is a small borough positioned roughly 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Ohio River. While its history is rooted in industry, Rochester today is mostly a residential community filed with affordable apartments, condos, and houses to suit any taste. The local dining scene is spread across the entire borough, with popular eateries like Hollywood Gardens and the Fairpoint scattered amongst the neighborhoods.
Just up the road, the huge Brady’s Run Park provides an excellent venue for outdoor recreation, with trails, a lake, and even an ice rink and skate park. Pittsburgh is only a 45 minute drive away, making Rochester a great option for budget-conscious commuters.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rochester, PA is $524 for one bedroom, $603 for two bedrooms, and $729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$524/month
701 Sq Ft
Transportation
52
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
29
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Rochester Area Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
160 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
225 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brady's Run Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† 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.