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Highlights
- Basketball court
- Dog parks
- Trails
Location
243 Merriman St, Rochester, NY 14607, USA|NOTA
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Nikallen Real Estate
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Property Overview
With nearby walkable areas, 205 restaurants, and a strong mix of theaters, music venues, sports arenas, and cultural spots, 243 Merriman St offers plenty of options for an active social lifestyle. Nearby pet services, outdoor spaces, and features like a basketball court, dog parks, and trails add everyday convenience and recreation.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Outdoor space
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 243 Merriman St, NOTA
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 243 Merriman St
Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath apartment at 241-243 Merriman Street, in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA). Two full baths give each bedroom its own space, which is rare at this price. It is priced below comparable units in the area. Location highlights: Merriman Park Playground is right on Merriman St, with a playground, basketball court and shaded seating Village Gate Square is a short walk away, with shops, restaurants and a bookstore Winter Swan Coffee on Russell St is a café and plant shop a few blocks over School of the Arts (SOTA) at 45 Prince St is about half a mile away Memorial Art Gallery and the University Ave arts corridor are nearby Park Ave shops and restaurants are a short walk south Cobbs Hill Park is a quick drive away, with trails, tennis, dog parks and the reservoir loop Rent: $1,650/month | Available: Immediately Contact Nikallen Real Estate at 585-270-8531 to schedule a showing.
Lease Terms
NegotiableProperty highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 243 Merriman St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.0 miles away
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | NOTA |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 14607 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in NOTA
2-bedroom apartments at 243 Merriman St cost about 16% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rochester.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
NOTA
Rochester
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,533 |
| December 2024 | $1,530 |
| January 2025 | $1,498 |
| February 2025 | $1,478 |
| March 2025 | $1,440 |
| April 2025 | $1,388 |
| May 2025 | $1,483 |
| June 2025 | $1,482 |
| July 2025 | $1,454 |
| August 2025 | $1,447 |
| September 2025 | $1,430 |
| October 2025 | $1,478 |
| November 2025 | $1,466 |
| December 2025 | $1,400 |
| January 2026 | $1,414 |
| February 2026 | $1,403 |
| March 2026 | $1,443 |
| April 2026 | $1,413 |
| May 2026 | $1,416 |
| June 2026 | $1,407 |
| July 2026 | $1,420 |
| August 2026 | $1,426 |
| September 2026 | $1,426 |
| October 2026 | $1,420 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | $1,654 |
| August 2025 | $1,814 |
| September 2025 | $1,785 |
| October 2025 | $1,834 |
| December 2025 | $1,495 |
| January 2026 | $1,700 |
| March 2026 | $1,700 |
| April 2026 | $1,700 |
| May 2026 | $1,456 |
| June 2026 | $1,518 |
| July 2026 | $1,888 |
| August 2026 | $1,729 |
| September 2026 | $1,487 |
| October 2026 | $1,425 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 243 Merriman St
School 23-Francis Parker
170 barrington st
rochester, NY, 14607
PK, K-6Public
C+
School 58-World of Inquiry School
200 university ave
rochester, NY, 14605
PK, K-12Public
C+
School 53 Montessori Academy
625 scio st
rochester, NY, 14605
PK, K-6Public
C
Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy
200 genesee st
rochester, NY, 14611
K-8Public
C-
School 54-Flower City Community School
36 otis st
rochester, NY, 14606
PK, K-6Public
C-
Neighborhood
NOTA | Rochester, NY
Getting around Rochester near 243 Merriman St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 243 Merriman St, Rochester
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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Bachelor Forum
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