Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$1,065/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $1,065 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rochester, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Rochester, IN

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

1%

-

1 bedroom

$845

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,115

6%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,850

7%

41%

4 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,115

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

6%

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$1,065
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,032
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, IN is 3% higher than the median rent in Bluffton, IN.

Discover rentals in Rochester, IN

1707 Madison Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1707 Madison Street

1707 Madison St, Rochester, IN 46975

2 beds

1 bath

$995

705 Madison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rochester

Large charming home near downtown Rochester

705 Madison St, Rochester, IN 46975

3 beds

2 baths

$1,375

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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 $1,065 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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 $43,000/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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