Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, NY

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,410. This is -28%, or $539, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,410

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

394

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,410. This is -28%, or $539, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
54%
27%
11%
5%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Rochester, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,300

3%

12%

Studio

$950

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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$1,410
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,493
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is 6% lower than the median rent in Brockport, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Brockport

$1,493

increased by19%

Last year

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$1,950

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$1,950

increased by40%

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Fairport

$2,055

increased by21%

Last year

Henrietta

$2,400

increased by86%

Last year

Hilton

$1,422

increased by39%

Last year

North Chili

$2,200

decreased by1%

Last year

Penfield

$2,100

decreased by13%

Last year

Spencerport

$1,400

increased by17%

Last year

Victor

$1,935

decreased by7%

Last year

Webster

$2,282

increased by22%

Last year

West Henrietta

$1,995

decreased by38%

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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6.5

Good

39 1st Street

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Studio

1 bath

$250

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Very good

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8.8

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323 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619

5 beds

2 baths

$550

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2 baths

$650

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1d ago

7.1

Very good

524-528 Emerson Street

524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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60 Lime St, Rochester, NY 14606

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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8.4

Very good

710 Jay

710 Jay St, Rochester, NY 14611

2–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,045

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