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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large closets
  • In-unit laundry
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Gas fireplace
  • Underground parking
  • Unique design

Location

277 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607, USA|East Avenue
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Management

Normandie Apartments

Leasing office

(585) 647-6116

Property Overview

The Medical Arts Building receives an impressive overall rating of 8.9 from Zumper, highlighting its strong value and quality of living, with amenities, location, and price all rated 9 out of 10. Notable features include large closets, in-unit laundry, and stunning views, while the property excels in environmental sustainability, pet friendliness, and social life opportunities, supported by ample parks, public transit, and numerous entertainment options nearby. With a trustworthiness rating of 8, it provides potential renters with a transparent and detailed overview of the living experience it offers.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, The Medical Arts Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Medical Arts Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath675+ sqft$1,649–$1,749 /mo2 units available**13 month leasing special, 2nd month free!!** **Bonus special!! Have an approved application submitted with in 24 hours of your tour and receive $500.00 off your first month of rent!!** The historic Deco at the Medical Arts building welcomes you home to your fully renovated one-bedroom apartment! Hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen, in-unit laundry, modern light fixtures, a gas fireplace, renovated bathroom, large closets and so much more! Enjoy stunning views of downtown Rochester on the ninth-floor sundeck! Perfect for laying out on the summer days and listening to all of the music played at every local festival with a glass of wine at night, as well as a great view of the fireworks that frequent the city every year. The Deco also offers the convenience of restaurants and a pub on the first floor of the building. Underground and lot parking is available for an extra fee.

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Amenities for The Medical Arts Building

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
OvenOven/Stove
RangeRefrigerator/Freezer
Stainless Steel AppliancesWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Garbage
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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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About The Medical Arts Building

HomeApartments in RochesterEast Avenue The Medical Arts Building

The Medical Arts building is a live-work-play facility nestled in the heart of the Alexander and Park neighborhood. Styled after the glamorous Art Deco era, the Medical Arts Building offers premier luxury apartments and commercial and retail space. Continuing on with its unique design, no two spaces are alike at the Medical Arts Building - each layout was designed to suit your needs. Centrally located in the City of Rochester, the Medical Arts building is within walking distance to a myriad bars, restaurants, and shopping. Residents enjoy the lively Live, Work, Play neighborhood with many festivals and parades throughout the year. Enjoy a premier form of living at the Medical Arts building.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, The Medical Arts Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Medical Arts Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Medical Arts Building
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Medical Arts Building stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Medical Arts Building goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Medical Arts Building receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Medical Arts Building is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The Medical Arts Building has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

Greatly atmosphere excellent work

Richard Emerson

Richard Emerson

Jan 26, 2020

An Art Deco landmark.

Barry Youll

Barry Youll

Sep 27, 2022

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Medical Arts Building is great for:

Pet owners

  • 11 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Social life

  • 337 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 393 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 68 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Eco living

  • 39 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby

Property 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 The Medical Arts Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 680 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in East Avenue

1-bedroom apartments at The Medical Arts Building cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Avenue.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
East Avenue
Rochester
A table of studio rental data trends in Rochester
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$906
April 2024$912
May 2024$925
June 2024$914
July 2024$925
August 2024$920
September 2024$918
October 2024$926
November 2024$924
December 2024$923
January 2025$938
February 2025$931
March 2025$929
April 2025$912
May 2025$919
June 2025$897
July 2025$889
August 2025$890
September 2025$895
October 2025$892
November 2025$890
December 2025$891
January 2026$935
February 2026$936
March 2026$950
A table of studio rental data trends in East Avenue
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$850
April 2024$838
May 2024$850
June 2024$850
July 2024$850
August 2024$863
September 2024$891
October 2024$895
November 2024$889
December 2024$877
January 2025$895
February 2025$895
March 2025$854
April 2025$850
May 2025$847
June 2025$895
July 2025$893
August 2025$889
September 2025$895
October 2025$873
November 2025$919
December 2025$898
January 2026$877
February 2026$902
March 2026$910

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,649.
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Schools near The Medical Arts Building

School 58-World of Inquiry School

200 university ave

rochester, NY, 14605

PK, K-12Public
C+

School 23-Francis Parker

170 barrington st

rochester, NY, 14607

PK, K-6Public
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-
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Getting around Rochester near 277 Alexander St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 277 Alexander St, Rochester

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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