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Average Rent in Rochester, NY & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Rochester, NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,687/mo
▼ 3.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
50
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Rochester, NY
Compare average rent across Rochester, NY neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue | $2,237 | $1,799 | 2 | 7 |
| Rochester 14620 | $1,947 | $1,570 | 1 | 16 |
| Loehmanns Plaza | $1,936 | $1,740 | 1 | 6 |
| Ridgemont | $1,859 | $1,245 | 2 | 29 |
| Rochester 14616 | $1,616 | $1,260 | 1 | 24 |
| East Irondequoit | $1,373 | $1,200 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester, NY?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,687 per month across 8 apartment communities and 50 available units. Rents have decreased $64 (3.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hidden Creek Townhomes starting at $1,200/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,687/mo.
Prices range from $1,200 to $2,870 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 28 units are currently listed.
Rochester, NY Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rochester, NY
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rochester, NY
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Creek Townhomes | $1,200/mo | $1,283/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Newcastle Apartments & Townhomes | $1,245/mo | $1,263/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Presidential Estates Apartments | $1,260/mo | $1,619/mo | 23 | 3.4 |
| Elmwood Terrace Apartments & Townhomes | $1,570/mo | $1,706/mo | 7 | 3.6 |
| Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes | $1,655/mo | $1,710/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Brighton Colony Townhomes | $1,740/mo | $1,795/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Excelsior Communities | $1,799/mo | $1,799/mo | 2 | 3.2 |
Google Search Trends for Rochester, NY Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,687/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/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 42% 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) | $1,687 |
| Utilities | $406 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $967 |
| Healthcare | $472 |
| Other goods and services | $755 |
| Estimated total | $4,812/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.
Explore Rochester, NY Apartments
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