What's the average rent in Rochester, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,057

APARTMENTS

$1,327

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$1,850

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Rochester, NY at $1,327 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,100 per month. Townhomes average $1,850 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,243
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Rochester, NY is $1,243 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$925
2 Bedrooms	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,675

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Rochester, NY is $925 per month, followed by $1,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,350

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,175
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$2,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Rochester, NY is $1,175 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom house.