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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?

$1,302/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,302 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Rochester more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rochester, you can expect to pay about $954 per month for a studio, $1,302 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,570 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,223 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$954/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,302/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,570/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,223/month
1,515 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,697/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,196/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,347/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,972/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,579/month
4,691 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,966/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,999/month
2,178 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $40 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Charlotte, Maplewood and Upper Falls are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Charlotte
$1,150/month
717 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,183/month
686 Sq Ft
Upper Falls
$1,312/month
721 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,317/month
586 Sq Ft
Hickory Manor
$1,317/month
586 Sq Ft
South Wedge
$1,500/month
766 Sq Ft
High Falls
$1,570/month
958 Sq Ft
Highland View
$1,598/month
858 Sq Ft
Corn Hill
$1,601/month
742 Sq Ft
St. Paul Quarter
$1,633/month
829 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Crittenden Park, Highland and Cascade District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crittenden Park
$2,036/month
794 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,989/month
784 Sq Ft
Cascade District
$1,837/month
952 Sq Ft
Susan B Anthony
$1,835/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,782/month
818 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,770/month
835 Sq Ft
Swillburg
$1,769/month
930 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,755/month
793 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,730/month
769 Sq Ft
East End
$1,730/month
804 Sq Ft

Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Rochester with the most apartments available are Downtown Rochester, Outer Brighton/Fairport and Midtown District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,683/month
810 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,730/month
769 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,770/month
835 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,682/month
760 Sq Ft
East End
$1,730/month
804 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,755/month
793 Sq Ft
East Avenue
$1,707/month
753 Sq Ft
Manhattan Square
$1,656/month
770 Sq Ft
St. Paul Quarter
$1,633/month
829 Sq Ft
Cascade District
$1,837/month
952 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, NY?

Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,302, you’ll want to make about $4,340 per month or $52,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Rochester, NY is 0.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 0.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $954 - $2,223. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 12.3% less for utilities, and 7.7% more for transportation.

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How does Rochester, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Rochester, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Charlotte

Rochester, NY

Crittenden Park

Rochester, NY

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One Bedroom
$1,316/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,463/month
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Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Rochester we think you'll love

Crescent Gardens

Crescent Gardens

49 Arborwood Crescent,
Rochester, NY 14615

$1,050 - $1,250

1-2 Beds

The Linc

The Linc

183 E Main St,
Rochester, NY 14604

$1,280 - $2,870

Studio - 2 Beds

Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms

Doud Luxury Apartment Homes - 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms

898 Buffalo Rd,
Rochester, NY 14624

$1,400 - $2,000

1-2 Beds

Brambury Ridge Apartments

Brambury Ridge Apartments

56 Brambury Dr,
Rochester, NY 14621

$1,145 - $1,400

1-2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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