Average Rent in Rochester, NY
9 apartment buildings, 87 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,816/mo
Cheapest
$1,200/mo
Properties
9
Units
87
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Rochester, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Rochester, NY Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hidden Creek Townhomes
36 Charwood Cir, Rochester, NY 14609, USA
Newcastle Apartments & Townhomes
176 Kingsberry Dr Unit B, Rochester, NY 14626, USA
Presidential Estates Apartments
41 Whitehouse Dr, Rochester, NY 14616, USA
Elmwood Terrace Apartments & Townhomes
95 Elmwood Terrace, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes
155 Canal Landing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14626, USA
Brighton Colony Townhomes
205 Wintergreen Way, Rochester, NY 14618, USA
Excelsior Communities
277 Alexander St Apartment 204, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Creek Townhomes 36 Charwood Cir, Rochester, NY 14609, USA | $1,200 | $1,373 | $1.63 | 4.2 (167) | 5 |
| 2 | Newcastle Apartments & Townhomes 176 Kingsberry Dr Unit B, Rochester, NY 14626, USA | $1,245 | $1,385 | $1.79 | 3.6 (88) | 7 |
| 3 | Presidential Estates Apartments 41 Whitehouse Dr, Rochester, NY 14616, USA | $1,260 | $1,616 | $2.66 | 3.4 (58) | 24 |
| 4 | Elmwood Terrace Apartments & Townhomes 95 Elmwood Terrace, Rochester, NY 14620, USA | $1,570 | $1,947 | $1.65 | 3.6 (90) | 16 |
| 5 | Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes 155 Canal Landing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14626, USA | $1,655 | $2,010 | $1.62 | 3.9 (88) | 22 |
| 6 | Brighton Colony Townhomes 205 Wintergreen Way, Rochester, NY 14618, USA | $1,740 | $1,936 | $1.38 | 3.6 (55) | 6 |
| 7 | Excelsior Communities 277 Alexander St Apartment 204, Rochester, NY 14607, USA | $1,799 | $2,032 | $2.66 | 3.2 (22) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Hidden Creek Townhomes
4.2 (167)36 Charwood Cir, Rochester, NY 14609, USA
Newcastle Apartments & Townhomes
3.6 (88)176 Kingsberry Dr Unit B, Rochester, NY 14626, USA
Presidential Estates Apartments
3.4 (58)41 Whitehouse Dr, Rochester, NY 14616, USA
Elmwood Terrace Apartments & Townhomes
3.6 (90)95 Elmwood Terrace, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes
3.9 (88)155 Canal Landing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14626, USA
Brighton Colony Townhomes
3.6 (55)205 Wintergreen Way, Rochester, NY 14618, USA
Rochester, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,816 per month, based on 87 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,200 at Hidden Creek Townhomes to $2,155 at 933 the U Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560/mo | $1,560/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,687/mo | $1,200/mo | 50 |
| 2 Bed | $1,876/mo | $1,365/mo | 25 |
| 3 Bed | $2,291/mo | $2,195/mo | 11 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Rochester, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rochester, NY averages $1,687/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,876/mo. At the local median household income of $46,628, that works out to 47% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rochester, NY at $1,039/mo. The current tracked market average runs 75% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Rochester, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,816/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Rochester, NY is $46,628 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rochester, NY
Overall prices in Rochester, NY runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rochester, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,816 |
| Utilities | $406 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $967 |
| Healthcare | $472 |
| Other goods and services | $755 |
| Estimated total | $4,941/mo |
Population
209,720
Median household income
$46,628
Census median rent
$1,039/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
33.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Rochester, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Rochester, NY | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,869 | +3% | 21 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,528 | +149% | 10 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,969 | +8% | 8 |
| Troy, NY | $1,887 | +4% | 6 |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,771 | -2% | 6 |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,739 | -4% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?
The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,816 per month, based on 87 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rochester, NY?
The lowest available rent in Rochester, NY starts at $1,200 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Rochester, NY average $1,687/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,200/mo across 50 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Rochester, NY average $1,876/mo. Units start from $1,365/mo across 25 units currently listed.
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