Crescent Gardens
49 Arborwood Crescent,
Rochester, NY 14615
$1,050 - $1,250
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY
What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?
$1,300/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,300 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $955 per month for a studio, $1,300 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,566 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,081 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $38 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 October 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?
Based on current rent prices, Maplewood, Stalhams Baker and Willowbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, NY?
Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,300, you’ll want to make about $4,333 per month or $51,996 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 0.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 2.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $955 - $2,081. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 14.2% less for utilities, and 7.8% more for transportation.
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.
Studio
$735/month
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One Bedroom
$908/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,158/month
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Three Bedroom
$929/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.