← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Rochester, NY, over the past three years
Rent in Rochester, NY
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,476
1-year change
+3.1%
3-year change
+13.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.5%
Rents in Rochester rose +3.1%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Rochester, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,476 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,474 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,470 |
| May 2026 | $1,471 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,466 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,463 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,459 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,454 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,449 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,443 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,438 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,433 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,431 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,430 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,424 |
| May 2025 | $1,421 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,416 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,413 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,398 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,388 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,376 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,367 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,356 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,351 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,355 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,359 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,361 |
| May 2024 | $1,353 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,352 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,338 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,330 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,316 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,317 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,314 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,309 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,304 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,299 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,850 |
City typical rent × NY bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 14604 | $1,605 | – |
| 14605 | $1,225 | – |
| 14606 | $1,306 | +1.9% |
| 14607 | $1,311 | +3.9% |
| 14608 | $1,335 | +11.5% |
| 14609 | $1,503 | +1.4% |
| 14610 | $1,769 | +3.9% |
| 14611 | $1,369 | +11.9% |
| 14612 | $1,364 | +6.0% |
| 14613 | $1,203 | – |
| 14615 | $1,282 | – |
| 14616 | $1,390 | – |
| 14617 | $1,501 | – |
| 14618 | $2,118 | – |
| 14619 | $1,425 | – |
| 14620 | $1,655 | +3.4% |
| 14621 | $1,343 | +2.7% |
| 14623 | $1,913 | +2.1% |
| 14624 | $1,566 | – |
| 14626 | $1,651 | −2.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Rochester
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Rochester, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.4% to +11.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.