Average Rent in Rochester, NY

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Current Versus Historical Rochester, NY Rents

Rochester rentals average $973 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $261 (-19.94%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,048. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $215 (-14.19%) year-over-year from $1,515 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $95 (6.33%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $91 (-4.56%) year-over-year from $1,991 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $385 (18.64%) year-over-year from $2,065 to $2,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.75	$1,048	$1,308 (-19.94%)	$793 (32.18%)
1 BR	$22.96	$1,300	$1,515 (-14.19%)	$1,002 (29.78%)
2 BR	$18.86	$1,595	$1,500 (6.33%)	$1,331 (19.85%)
3 BR	$16.82	$1,900	$1,991 (-4.56%)	$1,600 (18.75%)
4+ BR	$18.95	$2,450	$2,065 (18.64%)	$2,008 (21.99%)

Historical Rents in Rochester, NY

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Top Cities Near Rochester

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Top Neighborhoods Near Rochester

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Top Counties Near Rochester

There are a total of 1 counties located by Rochester, NY. One county in the area is Rochester, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Rochester, NY. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,650, Rochester, NY is the most expensive county by Rochester, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Rochester, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rochester, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rochester, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rochester, NY	$973	$1,300	$1,595	$1,650

Top Zipcodes Near Rochester

There is one zipcode in or near Rochester, NY. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,798.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Rochester, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
14607, Rochester, NY	$973	$1,295	$1,800	$1,798

Frequently Asked Questions - Rochester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rochester, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Rochester, NY apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rochester, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Rochester, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $973 and an average price per square feet of $27.75. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rochester.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $22.96. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rochester.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $18.86. There are a total of 63 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rochester.

How have rent prices in Rochester, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Rochester, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rochester, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Rochester, NY is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.