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Average Rent in Rochester NY & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Rochester NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,729/mo
Lowest Available
$1,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
43
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 | $2,238 | $1,699 | 2 | 11 |
| Loehmanns Plaza | $1,995 | $1,790 | 1 | 7 |
| Rochester 14620 | $1,987 | $1,550 | 1 | 16 |
| Ridgemont | $1,883 | $1,410 | 2 | 27 |
| East Irondequoit | $1,603 | $1,200 | 1 | 2 |
| Rochester 14616 | $1,513 | $1,260 | 1 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester NY?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Rochester NY is $1,729 per month across 7 apartment communities and 43 available units.
The most affordable option is Hidden Creek Townhomes starting at $1,200/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,729/mo.
Prices range from $1,200 to $2,825 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Rochester NY Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
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 | $1,200/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Presidential Estates Apartments | $1,260/mo | $1,510/mo | 19 | 3.4 |
| Elmwood Terrace Apartments & Townhomes | $1,550/mo | $1,660/mo | 5 | 3.6 |
| Gateway Landing on the Canal Apartment Homes | $1,630/mo | $1,674/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| Excelsior Communities | $1,699/mo | $1,714/mo | 2 | 3.2 |
| Brighton Colony Townhomes | $1,790/mo | $1,887/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| 933 the U Apartment Homes | $2,140/mo | $2,339/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Rochester NY Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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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
$69,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,729/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/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.
Cost of living in Rochester NY
We only have live rent data for Rochester NY so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,729 |
| Estimated total | $1,729/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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