Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$1,897/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $1,897 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rochester, WA

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, WA

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$985

-

16%

1 bedroom

$1,320

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,795

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,299

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$2,950

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$985

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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

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

Rochester

Median rent price$1,897

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,312
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, WA is 45% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, WA.

Discover rentals in Rochester, WA

6601 198th Ave Sw #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rochester

6601 198th Ave Sw #15, Rochester, WA 98579

2 beds

1 bath

$1,765

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
17125 Moon Rd Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rochester

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $1,897 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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