Rochester, NY rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rochester, NY is $1,479.

Average rent

$1,479

Month-over-month change

-$21

Year-over-year change

+$39

Available rentals

916

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $395 to $6,960.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$02
$5004
$6009
$70029
$80052
$90064
$1,00089
$1,100108
$1,200102
$1,30078
$1,40095
$1,50093
$1,60073
$1,70060
$1,80050
$1,90050
$2,00038
$2,10035
$2,20043
$2,30033
$2,40034
$2,50032
$2,60021
$2,70019
$2,80014
$2,9003
$3,0005
$3,1004
$3,2003
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5003
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $39 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,300$1,400
Feb$1,300$1,450
Mar$1,300$1,460
Apr$1,305$1,500
May$1,350$1,499
Jun$1,383$1,500
Jul$1,400$1,500
Aug$1,400$1,450
Sep$1,397No data
Oct$1,400No data
Nov$1,417No data
Dec$1,400No 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 30% lower than the national average.

Rochester, NYvs.

$1,479

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,479.

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

Houses in Rochester, NY rent between $395 - $6,960 with an average rent of $1,479.

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

In the last year, the rent in Rochester, NY increased by $39

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

In the last month, the rent in Rochester, NY decreased by $21

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

There are currently 916 rentals available in Rochester, NY.

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

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,479 — 29.57% lower the national average of $2,100.