Rochester new york and discovering more
You may already have your heart set on Park Ave, but consider a less hyped, still great place like NOTA (Neighborhood of the Arts). You could live within walking distance to museums, the ARTWalk, and all at inexpensive rents. The rents are comparable to Park Ave, and this area is closer to Downtown. South Wedge has a grittier reputation than the others, but has recently been rehabilitated into a great neighborhood for young people. South Wedge rents are very reasonable, with studios at $400 and single bedrooms at $500.