Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Rochester, NY

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,400. This is -28%, or $537, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

373

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, NY is $1,400. This is -28%, or $537, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
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 2% 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 $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY costs about $1,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Rochester, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,185

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,800

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,250

1%

13%

Studio

$900

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,297
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, NY is 8% higher than the median rent in Brockport, NY.

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$1,762

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$1,450

increased by71%

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$1,765

increased by15%

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$2,170

increased by48%

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$1,425

increased by42%

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$1,950

increased by6%

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$2,000

decreased by1%

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$1,725

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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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Wellington - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Wellington

323 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$550–$1,100

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

244 Kenwood Avenue

244 Kenwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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2d ago

7.7

Very good

524-528 Emerson Street

524 Emerson St, Rochester, NY 14613

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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2d ago

8.3

Very good

North St

1123 North St, Rochester, NY 14621

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,000

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24 Watkin Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

24 Watkin Terrace

24 Watkin Ter, Rochester, NY 14605

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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4d ago

7.9

Very good

60 Lime St

60 Lime St, Rochester, NY 14606

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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15 Home Pl, Rochester, NY 14611

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1 bath

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$925

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