Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$899/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $899 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rochester, PA

Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, PA

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $895, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$827

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,062

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,525

7%

53%

4 bedroom

$1,980

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$827

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,980

Last 30 days

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, PA, 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, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rochester and Beaver Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochester

Median rent price$899
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, PA is 5% lower than the median rent in Beaver Falls, PA.

Discover rentals in Rochester, PA

262 Connecticut - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

262 Connecticut

262 Connecticut Ave, Rochester, PA 15074

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$995

Apartment for rent

530 Jackson Street, Unit 530 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

530 Jackson Street, Unit 530

530 Jackson St, Rochester, PA 15074

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available May 17

718 Virginia Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

Spacious 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment in Rochester

718 Virginia Ave #2, Rochester, PA 15074

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $899 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, PA is $793, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $972.

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).

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