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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rochester, NY rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,369/month. Renters today are paying $84 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Rochester sits 29.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value with 444 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Rochester run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month, with 2-bedroom units making up the largest share of inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Wedge rents rose 22.9% year over year to $1,875/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.0% decline. This neighborhood represents a localized increase amid a broadly cooling market.
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,369/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,369 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $581 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
444
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, NY
Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,060. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
19th Ward | $1,400 | |
Beechwood | $1,282 | |
Central Business District | $1,465 | |
East Avenue | $1,290 | |
Edgerton | $997 | |
Maplewood | $1,250 | |
Park Avenue | $1,405 | |
Pearl Meigs Monroe | $1,195 | |
South Wedge | $1,875 | |
Strong | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,822 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,060 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
East Avenue
Average rent
$1,290
Park Avenue
Average rent
$1,405
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,465
Maplewood
Average rent
$1,250
Pearl Meigs Monroe
Average rent
$1,195
19th Ward
Average rent
$1,400
Edgerton
Average rent
$997
Strong
Average rent
$1,795
Beechwood
Average rent
$1,282
South Wedge
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,060
Last 30 days
No Change
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
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Brockport, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
3%$1,735
16%$1,795
4%$1,840
1%$2,100
$1,320
7%$1,600
30%$2,000
8%$1,640
1%$1,995
15%$2,287
27%$1,795
24%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
1d ago
1225 Plymouth Ave S, Rochester, NY 14611
1 bed
1 bath
$440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3 Schell Pl, Rochester, NY 14608
1 bed
2 baths
$525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
323 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619
5 beds
2 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$7,757
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,581
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,870
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Strong house for rent in Rochester
26 Irvington Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 27
1d ago
2017 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,250
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,581
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$7,757
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
74 Stewart St, Rochester, NY 14620
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
104 Boardman St, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
198 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14607
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
13 Lafayette Park, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
43 Vick Park A, Rochester, NY 14607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1340 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
7h ago
2500 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,520–$2,520
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 $1,369 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $581 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester are Edgerton ($997/mo), Pearl Meigs Monroe ($1,195/mo), and Maplewood ($1,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?
To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
Rochester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 2.0% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 5.3% year over 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).