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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rochester rent stands today
Rochester, NY rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $64 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend after a recent trough in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Rochester is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 459 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Rochester rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month. Larger units reach $1,800/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,250/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 2-bedroom median is a common choice for many renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Swillburg neighborhood saw rents climb 50.3% year over year to $2,175/month, well above the citywide median. This local surge contrasts with the broader city trend of modest rent increases in Rochester, NY.
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,395/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
459
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, NY
Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 11% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
19th Ward | $1,450 | |
Beechwood | $1,250 | |
Central Business District | $1,464 | |
East Avenue | $1,295 | |
Edgerton | $1,150 | |
Lyell Otis | $1,275 | |
Maplewood | $1,150 | |
Park Avenue | $1,450 | |
Pearl Meigs Monroe | $1,195 | |
Plymouth Exchange | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $600 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
East Avenue
Average rent
$1,295
Park Avenue
Average rent
$1,450
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,464
19th Ward
Average rent
$1,450
Maplewood
Average rent
$1,150
Edgerton
Average rent
$1,150
Pearl Meigs Monroe
Average rent
$1,195
Lyell Otis
Average rent
$1,275
Beechwood
Average rent
$1,250
Plymouth Exchange
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
25%
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
27%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is 9% higher than the median rent in Brockport, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,280
7%$1,450
3%$1,800
36%$2,100
6%$1,845
72%$1,500
41%$1,750
19%$1,940
12%$1,372
16%$1,487
18%$2,249
2%$1,500
26%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
5d+ ago
323 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619
5 beds
2 baths
$550–$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
77 Barberry Ter, Rochester, NY 14621
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Mayor's Heights apartment for rent in Rochester
365 Troup St #2, Rochester, NY 14611
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$10,825
$8,984
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$8,010
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,972
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,750
$6,562
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2500 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
277 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$2,299
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,972
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,750
$6,562
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,750
$6,562
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
80 Saint Paul St, Rochester, NY 14604
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,980
Apartment for rent
10h ago
247 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14607
Studio
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2500 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1340 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,750
$6,562
Price drop
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 $1,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rochester is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester are Maplewood ($1,150/mo), Edgerton ($1,150/mo), and Pearl Meigs Monroe ($1,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?
To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
January offers the best rental deals in Rochester, with rents running about 11% lower than September's peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions of the 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).