What I say on rochester events
Apartments are still reasonable, running at around $500 to $650 a month for a nice one bedroom, and there are studios for even less. There are plenty of shops, delis, and bars in the area, and many of the buildings are, like many places in Rochester ny, history and eye candy all at once. 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. Live closer to downtown for around the same price, maybe lower, as Park Ave.