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Average Rent in Rochester, NY & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Rochester, NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,560/mo
Lowest Available
$1,560/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
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 | $2,440 | $1,799 | 2 | 15 |
| Highland Park | $1,889 | $1,585 | 1 | 18 |
| Loehmanns Plaza | $1,870 | $1,740 | 1 | 5 |
| Rochester 14616 | $1,617 | $1,335 | 1 | 25 |
| Ridgemont | $1,563 | $1,395 | 2 | 14 |
| East Irondequoit | $1,486 | $1,200 | 1 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester, NY?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,560 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is Presidential Estates Apartments starting at $1,560/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,560/mo.
Prices range from $1,560 to $1,560 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rochester, NY
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rochester, NY
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Estates Apartments | $1,560/mo | $1,560/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
Google Search Trends for Rochester, NY Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rochester, NY
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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
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,560/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Rochester, NY is $46,628 , about 38% 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) | $1,560 |
| Utilities | $406 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $967 |
| Healthcare | $472 |
| Other goods and services | $755 |
| Estimated total | $4,685/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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