Where students live
The 19th Ward across the pedestrian bridge (older houses, ~$600/person), and the newer College Town/Mt. Hope corridor near the Medical Center.
Two poles: cheap 19th Ward houses reached by the footbridge over the Genesee, versus pricier College Town buildings. Riverview and Brooks Crossing are university-affiliated apartments for juniors and seniors. The Gold Line shuttle ties it together; parking is scarce on the 19th Ward side.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & rates | Furnished? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Apartments (UR-affiliated) 19th Ward, across the river | Gold Line shuttle | 2–4 person apts, full kitchens | Furnished (juniors/seniors) | rochester.edu/reslife |
| Brooks Crossing (UR-affiliated) At the pedestrian bridge | Steps from footbridge | 1–4 person, private BRs | University housing | rochester.edu/reslife |
| Lofts at Gold Street College Town edge | ~1 mi | 2BR & 4BR from ~$950/bed | Fully furnished, roommate matching | loftsatgold.com |
| Mt. Hope Lofts College Town | Few min drive | Studio–2BR | Varies | mhlofts.com |
| 19th Ward houses West of the river | Walk via footbridge | Rooms & whole houses ~$600/person | Varies | rocrooms.com |
Details compiled from public listings and property sites, August 2026. Rates and availability change every lease season — verify everything with the property.
What you'll need
Both furnished and unfurnished rentals are common here — check your lease, then use the matching filter on the checklist.
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