Crescent Gardens
49 Arborwood Crescent,
Rochester, NY 14615
$1,050 - $1,400
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY
What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?
$1,329/month
Average Rent
726 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,329 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $988 per month for a studio, $1,329 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,597 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,136 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $35 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$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, Charlotte, Maplewood and Ridge Road 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, Rivers Run and Swillburg 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 $1,329, you’ll want to make about $4,430 per month or $53,160 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 $988 - $2,136. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 11.0% less for utilities, and 9.0% 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.
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One Bedroom
$1,265/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,436/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 February 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.