What's the average rent in Rochester, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

0.0%No change month over month

3.4%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,040

APARTMENTS

$1,345

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$1,700

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Rochester, NY at $1,345 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,100 per month. Townhomes average $1,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,210
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Rochester, NY is $1,210 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$1,875
All	$1,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Rochester, NY is $800 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,875 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,180
All	$1,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,180 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,217
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,180
All	$2,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Rochester, NY is $1,217 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,180 for a 4 bedroom house.