Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

Prices and availability in Rochester, NY were last updated on 14 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Rochester, NY are: 933 the U Apartment Homes, Bridge Square Lofts, Cascade District Lofts-69 Cascade Drive, 625 S. Goodman Apartments and Corn Hill Landing Apartments.

The average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,450.

The price range for a studio apartment in Rochester, NY is between $965 and $2,353.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $567 and $4,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $619 and $4,330.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $1,400 and $4,000.

In Rochester, 62% of the residents are renting compared to 38% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Rochester's rentals, 62% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rochester are about 52 years old, on average. Of these, 13% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 6 stories. About 73% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 12% are mid-rises, and 27% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Rochester are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.