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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?

$1,349/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Rochester, NY Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,349 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Rochester more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Rochester average $993 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,349 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,610 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $2,132 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$993/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,349/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,610/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,132/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,787/month
871 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,195/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,753/month
1,688 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,650/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,680/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,627/month
4,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,773/month
1,090 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $34 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Browncroft
$1,202/month
625 Sq Ft
Charlotte
$1,211/month
670 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,234/month
684 Sq Ft
Cobbs Hill
$1,376/month
667 Sq Ft
Highland District
$1,466/month
694 Sq Ft
Lyell-Otis
$1,550/month
825 Sq Ft
Upper Falls
$1,570/month
647 Sq Ft
South Wedge
$1,602/month
725 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,630/month
725 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,647/month
717 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Highland, Swillburg and Outer Brighton/Fairport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highland
$1,939/month
775 Sq Ft
Swillburg
$1,791/month
759 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,777/month
772 Sq Ft
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe
$1,764/month
761 Sq Ft
Brown Square
$1,724/month
1,001 Sq Ft
East Avenue
$1,700/month
705 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,698/month
781 Sq Ft
Corn Hill
$1,688/month
740 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,647/month
717 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,630/month
725 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 Park Avenue .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,698/month
781 Sq Ft
Outer Brighton/Fairport
$1,777/month
772 Sq Ft
Park Avenue
$1,647/month
717 Sq Ft
East Avenue
$1,700/month
705 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$1,234/month
684 Sq Ft
South Wedge
$1,602/month
725 Sq Ft
Strong
$1,630/month
725 Sq Ft
Cobbs Hill
$1,376/month
667 Sq Ft
Corn Hill
$1,688/month
740 Sq Ft
Highland District
$1,466/month
694 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 $1,349, you’ll want to make about $4,496 per month or $53,952 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 $993 - $2,132. 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

Browncroft

Rochester, NY

Highland

Rochester, NY

Studio
$780/month
$958/month
One Bedroom
$881/month
$1,374/month
Two Bedroom
$1,054/month
$1,423/month
Three Bedroom
$1,137/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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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