What's the average rent in Rochester, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,518 per month, which is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,518

1.2%$18 increase month-over-month

1.2%$18 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,031

APARTMENTS

$1,330

HOUSES

$2,150

TOWNHOUSES

$1,850

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Rochester, NY at $1,330 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,150 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	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,280
All	$1,518

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Rochester, NY is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,280 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,780
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$1,095
All	$1,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Rochester, NY is $1,780 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,095 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,225
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,842
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,425

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,225 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,842 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,295
All	$2,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Rochester, NY is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,295 for a 4 bedroom house.