Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Rochester, NY

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

382

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
56%
28%
9%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

64%
36%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rochester, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Rochester, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Rochester, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,995

4%

11%

Studio

$895

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, NY, 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.

Compare rent prices in Rochester, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Rochester, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brockport, NY.

Rochester

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is equal to the median rent in Brockport, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Brockport

$1,400

increased by38%

Last year

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$1,650

decreased by4%

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East Rochester

$1,700

increased by11%

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Fairport

$1,937

increased by1%

Last year

Henrietta

$1,902

decreased by7%

Last year

Hilton

$1,600

increased by58%

Last year

North Chili

$1,750

increased by6%

Last year

Penfield

$1,995

increased by10%

Last year

Spencerport

$1,500

decreased by5%

Last year

Victor

$1,649

decreased by11%

Last year

Webster

$1,987

decreased by3%

Last year

West Henrietta

$1,745

decreased by5%

Last year

Cost of living in
Rochester, NY

The overall cost of living in Rochester, NY is 1% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

2% higher

Housing

4% lower

Transportation

7% higher

Utilities

15% lower

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Wellington - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Wellington

323 Wellington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14619

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$550–$1,100

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197 Brooks Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

19th Ward house for rent in Rochester

Furnished room with parking, 10 minutes from U of R.

197 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY 14619

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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244 Kenwood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

244 Kenwood Avenue

244 Kenwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

524-528 Emerson Street

524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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North St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

North St

1123 North Street, Rochester, NY 14621

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,000

Apartment for rent

288-298 Driving Park Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

288-298 Driving Park Avenue

288 Driving Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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196 Fourth Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Marketview Heights apartment for rent in Rochester

Residential, Other - Rochester, NY

196 Fourth Street, Rochester, NY 14605

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

287-289 Reynolds Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

287-289 Reynolds Street

287-289 Reynolds Street, Rochester, NY 14608

3 beds

1 bath

$875

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