This charming small studio apartment is located on Portsmouth Terrace, one of the most desirable streets in the City of Rochester. The location is exceptionalyou can easily walk to Park Avenue, the Neighborhood of the Arts, and the George Eastman Museum.
The apartment is situated within a historic mansion featuring an unbelievable entrance hall, offering classic character you won't find in typical rentals. Inside, the studio includes a sleeping or storage bunk, maximizing space and functionality, along with a nicely sized bathroom with shower.
Off-street parking is available on a first-come basis, and street parking is plentiful, with parking allowed on both sides of Portsmouth Terrace. Tenants also have access to shared coin-operated laundry and a shared backyard.
Utilities & Fees: Tenant responsible for gas and electric, Owner pays water, sewer, and refuse, $20 non-refundable application fee
Rental Requirements & Policies: Income must be 3x the monthly rent, Minimum credit score of 675
No dogs permitted, Cats allowed with a $20/month fee
No smoking, including vaping, anywhere in the building
A rare opportunity to live on one of Rochester's best streets in a truly unique setting.
Apartment for rent
$825/mo
20 Portsmouth Ter APT 4, Rochester, NY 14607
Studio
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sun Mar 1 2026
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Historic mansionShared backyardOff-street parkingUnbelievable entrance hallSleeping or storage bunkClassic character
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2026 at 10:06am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: refuse collection, water/sewer
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: 20 Portsmouth
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $825+18.7% |
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| 6/27/2020 | Listing removed | $695 |
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| 6/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $695 |
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| 9/5/2019 | Listing removed | $695 |
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| 9/3/2019 | Price change | $695-4.1% |
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Neighborhood: East Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10School 23 Francis ParkerGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10School Of The ArtsGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10School 58 World Of Inquiry SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 0.9 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building

