Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rochester, NY rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,530/month in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Rochester sits 30.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 445 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Rochester run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,425/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,850 and $2,300 per month respectively.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highland rents rose 57.7% year over year to $2,050/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline. Cobbs Hill rents fell 30.0% year over year to $1,400/month, marking a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,350/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
445
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, NY
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, NY
Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,285, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% |  8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
19th Ward | $1,390 | |
Beechwood | $1,200 | |
Central Business District | $1,499 | |
Culver Winton Main | $1,500 | |
East Avenue | $1,290 | |
Edgerton | $1,095 | |
Maplewood | $1,125 | |
Park Avenue | $1,337 | |
Pearl Meigs Monroe | $1,225 | |
South Wedge | $1,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,285 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
East Avenue
Average rent
$1,290
Park Avenue
Average rent
$1,337
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,499
Pearl Meigs Monroe
Average rent
$1,225
19th Ward
Average rent
$1,390
Maplewood
Average rent
$1,125
Edgerton
Average rent
$1,095
Beechwood
Average rent
$1,200
Culver Winton Main
Average rent
$1,500
South Wedge
Average rent
$1,725
Apartments
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Rochester, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rochester and Brockport by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rochester
30%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is 16% lower than the median rent in Brockport, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
18%$1,800
9%$1,850
52%$1,900
9%$1,655
3%$1,445
41%$1,547
22%$2,000
31%$1,500
8%$2,100
10%$2,164
$1,462
21%Cost of living in Rochester, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 13% higher |
| Housing | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 10% higher |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Rochester, NY
4d ago
39 1st St, Rochester, NY 14605
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$250–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
323 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619
5 beds
2 baths
$550–$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Marketview Heights apartment for rent in Rochester
42 Lewis St, Rochester, NY 14605
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
3540 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$5,231
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Rochester
330 Kilbourn Rd, Rochester, NY 14618
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Swillburg house for rent in Rochester
461 Benton St #NA, Rochester, NY 14620
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
South Wedge house for rent in Rochester
15 Averill Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
3 beds
2 baths
$3,570
$3,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
472 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2500 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$2,340
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Park Avenue apartment for rent in Rochester
279A S Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
4h ago
176 Kingsberry Dr Apt B, Rochester, NY 14626
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$2,556
Apartment for rent
3d ago
80 Saint Paul St, Rochester, NY 14604
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,980
Apartment for rent
3d ago
185 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
962 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,000–$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
681 Averill Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
3 beds
2 baths
$1,660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
472 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Park Avenue apartment for rent in Rochester
279A S Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
4h ago
40 Hazelhurst Dr, Rochester, NY 14606
2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$2,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2362 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,031
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.
How much is rent in Rochester?
The average rent in Rochester is $1,350 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rochester is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester are Edgerton ($1,095/mo), Maplewood ($1,125/mo), and Beechwood ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?
To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rochester average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month, both down from last year.
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).