Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, NY

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

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Total rentals

379

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
56%
29%
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 increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,215 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,425. Houses for rent in Rochester, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,427

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

16%

Studio

$925

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,427

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

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$1,399
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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$1,399

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$1,729

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$1,900

increased by7%

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$1,850

decreased by9%

Last year

Henrietta

$1,200

decreased by20%

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Hilton

$1,368

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Last year

North Chili

$1,650

decreased by6%

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Penfield

$1,600

decreased by20%

Last year

Spencerport

$1,395

decreased by3%

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Victor

$1,850

increased by8%

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Webster

$2,029

increased by6%

Last year

West Henrietta

$1,595

decreased by18%

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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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2d ago

8.3

Very good

39 1st Street

39 1st St, Rochester, NY 14605

Studio

1 bath

$250

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8.8

Very good

Wellington

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1–2 baths

$550–$1,100

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1 bed

1 bath

$600

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244 Kenwood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

244 Kenwood Avenue

244 Kenwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

197 Brooks Ave - 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 Ave, Rochester, NY 14619

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Dec 15

524-528 Emerson Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

524-528 Emerson Street

524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

196 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Marketview Heights apartment for rent in Rochester

Residential, Other - Rochester, NY

196 4th St, Rochester, NY 14605

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

389 Campbell Street #UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Charles House Area Council apartment for rent in Rochester

389 Campbell Street - UP

389 Campbell Street #UP, Rochester, NY 14611

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10