Rochester

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Rochester, PA Area Guide

A historic riverside borough just minutes outside Pittsburgh

Suburb River Affordable Commuter

Rochester is a small borough positioned roughly 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Ohio River. While its history is rooted in industry, Rochester today is mostly a residential community filed with affordable apartments, condos, and houses to suit any taste. The local dining scene is spread across the entire borough, with popular eateries like Hollywood Gardens and the Fairpoint scattered amongst the neighborhoods.

Just up the road, the huge Brady’s Run Park provides an excellent venue for outdoor recreation, with trails, a lake, and even an ice rink and skate park. Pittsburgh is only a 45 minute drive away, making Rochester a great option for budget-conscious commuters.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rochester, PA is $532 for one bedroom, $612 for two bedrooms, and $745 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$532/month
701 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Rochester Area Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

321 Students

Rochester Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

160 Students

Rochester Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

225 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brady's Run Park

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.