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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?

$1,304/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,304 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $958 per month for a studio, $1,304 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,578 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,251 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$958/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,304/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,578/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,251/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$932/month
303 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,506/month
837 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,241/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,345/month
1,501 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,512/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,733/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,454/month
3,575 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,903/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,171/month
2,061 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $23 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 January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Charlotte
$1,142/month
703 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,192/month
686 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,376/month
590 Sq Ft
Hickory Manor
$1,376/month
590 Sq Ft
Wadsworth Square
$1,401/month
772 Sq Ft
Cobbs Hill
$1,507/month
660 Sq Ft
South Wedge
$1,516/month
729 Sq Ft
Corn Hill
$1,517/month
751 Sq Ft
Brown Square
$1,600/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Manhattan Square
$1,634/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Crittenden Park, Highland and Susan B Anthony are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crittenden Park
$2,059/month
795 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,987/month
785 Sq Ft
Susan B Anthony
$1,867/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe
$1,856/month
707 Sq Ft
Lock 66
$1,856/month
707 Sq Ft
Lyell-Otis
$1,855/month
858 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,853/month
806 Sq Ft
Cascade District
$1,845/month
963 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,806/month
842 Sq Ft
Swillburg
$1,786/month
821 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
$1,704/month
806 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,785/month
757 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,806/month
842 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,686/month
749 Sq Ft
East End
$1,727/month
800 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,741/month
787 Sq Ft
East Avenue
$1,722/month
748 Sq Ft
Manhattan Square
$1,634/month
764 Sq Ft
St. Paul Quarter
$1,704/month
846 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,192/month
686 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 $1,304, you’ll want to make about $4,346 per month or $52,152 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 1.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 0.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $958 - $2,251. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 8.6% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Charlotte

Rochester, NY

Crittenden Park

Rochester, NY

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,320/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
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49 Arborwood Crescent,
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$1,125 - $1,325

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1 Shady Run Ln,
Rochester, NY 14625

$2,500

2 Beds

The Linc

The Linc

183 E Main St,
Rochester, NY 14604

$1,295 - $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

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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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