What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The average size for a Rochester, NY apartment is 794 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Rochester?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Rochester is $1,512 per month, a 3.8% increase from last year’s average of $1,457.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Rochester?

In Rochester, studios rent for $1,049 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,495 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,649 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,838 per month

What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The typical apartment in Rochester offers about 794 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Rochester?

Studio apartments in Rochester average 491 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 717 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 949 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,642 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester include Browncroft ($1,045/month), Group 14621 ($1,069/month), and Charlotte ($1,434/month), all below the citywide average of $1,512.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester are East Avenue ($1,508/month), Center City ($1,867/month), and Corn Hill ($1,918/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Rochester, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rochester?

The typical rent budget in Rochester ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rochester?

In Rochester, 63% of households rent while 37% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,512, a 3.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,457.

Studio Apartments at $1,049 offer the most budget-friendly option with 491 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 717 square feet for $1,495, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,649 offer 949 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,642 sq ft) for $2,838, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rochester, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,512	794 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,049	491 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,495	717 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,649	949 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,838	1,642 sq. ft.

Rochester, NY rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Rochester, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Rochester, NY (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Rochester, NY?

57,924 or 63% of the households in Rochester, NY are renter-occupied while 34,304 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

Browncroft $1,045/month

Group 14621 $1,069/month

Charlotte $1,434/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,512/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

East Avenue $1,508/month

Center City $1,867/month

Corn Hill $1,918/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Rochester, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Corn Hill	$1,918
Center City	$1,867
East Avenue	$1,508
Charlotte	$1,434
Group 14621	$1,069
Browncroft	$1,045

Rochester | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Browncroft is 44% lower than in Center City

$1,045

Browncroft rent is 31% lower than Rochester average

Average Rent $1,045

$1,867

Center City rent is 23% higher than Rochester average

Average Rent $1,867

How Rochester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rochester	$1,512
New York City	$5,284
Manhattan	$5,632
Brooklyn	$4,205
Hudson Valley	$2,595
Queens	$4,171
Buffalo	$1,410
Albany	$1,728
Ithaca	$2,300
Troy	$1,588
Syracuse	$1,707
Canandaigua, NY	$1,776
Farmington, NY	$1,818
Victor, NY	$1,915

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Rochester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.