Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$872/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $872 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,027 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rochester, IN

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Rochester, IN

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $850, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $787 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,165.

Listings

Studio

$22,800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$722

10%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,165

No Change

52%

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

50%

4 bedroom

$2,195

66%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$22,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$722

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,165

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

66%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Rochester, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rochester and Bluffton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochester

Median rent price$872
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,097
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, IN is 20% lower than the median rent in Bluffton, IN.

Discover rentals in Rochester, IN

2318 Westside Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

2318 Westside Rd

2318 Westside Rd, Rochester, IN 46975

2 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Village Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Village Place

1707 Madison St, Rochester, IN 46975

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1729 Bancroft Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1729 Bancroft Avenue

1729 Bancroft Ave, Rochester, IN 46975

1 bed

1 bath

$750–$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $872 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,027 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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