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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?

$1,325/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,325 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $991 per month for a studio, $1,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,594 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,255 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$991/month
457 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,325/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,594/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,255/month
1,510 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$992/month
492 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
803 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,268/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,502/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,682/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
867 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,490/month
3,959 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,032/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,008/month
1,425 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $36 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $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, Maplewood, Charlotte and Highland District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,191/month
685 Sq Ft
Charlotte
$1,198/month
693 Sq Ft
Highland District
$1,359/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,376/month
600 Sq Ft
Hickory Manor
$1,376/month
600 Sq Ft
Upper Falls
$1,386/month
701 Sq Ft
South Wedge
$1,452/month
716 Sq Ft
Cobbs Hill
$1,477/month
691 Sq Ft
Corn Hill
$1,543/month
770 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,594/month
724 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crittenden Park
$2,079/month
795 Sq Ft
Rivers Run
$1,919/month
696 Sq Ft
Susan B Anthony
$1,868/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,855/month
761 Sq Ft
Cascade District
$1,849/month
948 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,831/month
881 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,792/month
810 Sq Ft
Birch Crescent
$1,788/month
726 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,778/month
752 Sq Ft
Evans Farms
$1,777/month
903 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
$1,703/month
838 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,778/month
752 Sq Ft
Midtown District
$1,831/month
881 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,726/month
782 Sq Ft
East End
$1,770/month
853 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,792/month
810 Sq Ft
East Avenue
$1,765/month
766 Sq Ft
Manhattan Square
$1,686/month
792 Sq Ft
St. Paul Quarter
$1,723/month
911 Sq Ft
St. Joseph's Park
$1,717/month
939 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 $1,325, you’ll want to make about $4,416 per month or $52,992 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 2.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 3.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $991 - $2,255. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 11.0% less for utilities, and 9.0% more for transportation.

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Rochester, NY

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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

Maplewood

Rochester, NY

Crittenden Park

Rochester, NY

Studio
$744/month
-
One Bedroom
$917/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,172/month
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Three Bedroom
$941/month
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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

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The Venue Apartment Homes

The Venue Apartment Homes

2500 East Ave,
Rochester, NY 14610

$1,340 - $4,495

Studio - 4 Beds

Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes

Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes

155 Canal Landing Blvd,
Rochester, NY 14626

$1,595 - $5,252

1-4 Beds

The Linc

The Linc

183 E Main St,
Rochester, NY 14604

$1,295 - $2,870

Studio - 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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