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Rent in Rochester, NY

Across Rochester's 37 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,393 a month, with figures from $934–$1,731. The highest typical rent is in 14614 ($1,731) and the lowest in 14605 ($934). 23 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 14 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Monroe County pay about 2.63% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.

Rent by bedrooms

Typical monthly rent in Rochester, NY by bedrooms
SizeTypicalRange across ZIPsZIPs
Studio$1,005$388–$1,26637
1 bed$1,131$648–$1,25637
2 beds$1,393$934–$1,73137
3 beds$1,706$920–$2,19437
4 beds$1,875$991–$2,56337

Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).

Rochester ZIP codes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rochester, NY?
About $1,393 a month: the median of the typical rents in 37 ZIP codes, which range from $934–$1,731. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rochester, NY?
About $1,131 a month: the median of the typical rents in 37 ZIP codes, which range from $648–$1,256. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rochester, NY?
About $1,706 a month: the median of the typical rents in 37 ZIP codes, which range from $920–$2,194. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a studio in Rochester, NY?
About $1,005 a month: the median of the typical rents in 37 ZIP codes, which range from $388–$1,266. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rochester, NY?
About $1,875 a month: the median of the typical rents in 37 ZIP codes, which range from $991–$2,563. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
Which Rochester ZIP code has the highest rent?
For a 2-bedroom, 14614 has the highest typical rent at $1,731 a month, and 14605 the lowest at $934.
What is the property tax rate in Rochester, NY?
Owner-occupied homes in Monroe County pay a typical 2.63% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
Where do these Rochester rent figures come from?
Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).