Rochester, NY rental market

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Last updated September 13, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rochester, NY is $1,500.

Average rent

$1,500

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

1,083

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $430 to $6,971.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5006
$60012
$70033
$80048
$90079
$1,00093
$1,100118
$1,200125
$1,300102
$1,400106
$1,500112
$1,600101
$1,70076
$1,80068
$1,90066
$2,00039
$2,10046
$2,20049
$2,30040
$2,40048
$2,50028
$2,60025
$2,70015
$2,80011
$2,9008
$3,0001
$3,1005
$3,2003
$3,3003
$3,4006
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1002
$4,2003
$5,000+7

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,400$1,475
Feb$1,450$1,500
Mar$1,460$1,500
Apr$1,500$1,500
May$1,499$1,525
Jun$1,500$1,500
Jul$1,500$1,500
Aug$1,450$1,500
Sep$1,433$1,500
Oct$1,450No data
Nov$1,475No data
Dec$1,458No data

Market temperature

The Rochester, NY rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rochester, NY is 25% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rochester, NY is $995 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,200 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,895 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is $1,961 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rochester, NY?

Houses in Rochester, NY rent between $430 - $6,971 with an average rent of $1,500.

8. How has the rent in Rochester, NY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Rochester, NY increased by $25

9. How much has the rent in Rochester, NY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Rochester, NY did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in Rochester, NY?

There are currently 1,083 rentals available in Rochester, NY.

11. How do rent prices in Rochester, NY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,500 — 25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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