Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY

Prices and availability in Rochester, NY were last updated on 20 Aug 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 $940 and $2,501.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $567 and $4,242.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $619 and $4,942.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY is between $1,465 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 average age of rental buildings in Rochester is 52 years old, with 13% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 6 stories, of which 73% are garden-style apartment communities, 12% are mid-sized buildings, and 27% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.