Water Street Commons
165-189 N Water St,
Rochester, NY 14604
$1,200 - $1,800 | 1-2 Beds
Upper Falls
Rochester, NY
Upper Falls - Rochester, NY
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Located just north of Downtown Rochester, the Upper Falls neighborhood provides apartment renters with easy access to area attractions - whether it’s via bus, car, or bike. Residents enjoy beautiful views of the High Falls from High Falls Terrace Park, adjacent to the Genesee River. Baden Park is the ideal park for sports enthusiasts because it has basketball, handball, and tennis courts.
Readers are drawn to Small World Books and Comic Book Heaven. Sniderman’s Hardware is famous for stocking difficult-to-find items. Locals enjoy sitting on the rooftop deck of the Genesee Brew House that overlooks the cityscape. The brewery also features a small museum dedicated to local brewing history. Don’t miss Bobo’s Chicken Shack, where amazing soul food is always on the menu.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper Falls is $343 for one bedroom, and $457 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Falls has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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$343/month
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Transportation
75
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
55
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Upper Falls - Rochester, NY
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
i see no problems its in the city so not as quiet as the suburbs, so i wouldnt complain
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Strong National Museum of Play
- Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
- Strasenburgh Planetarium
- Rochester Museum & Science Center
- Seneca Park Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
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