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  • The Medical Arts Building

    $1,789
    277 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607
    (585) 659-1530
    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more

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  • Mint Monroe

    $2,500
    149 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
    (585) 866-2483
    1 unit available
    3 bed
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  • Brand new, huge 2 BR/2BA fully furnished in historic Maplewood

    $2,600
    17 Lake View Park, Rochester, NY 14613
    (585) 866-3644
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    Air conditioning, Some paid utils, Internet access, and Furnished

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  • Imperial South

    $1,285
    1577 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    (585) 648-1013
    4 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more

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  • Spanish Gardens

    $1,375
    123 Spanish Trl, Rochester, NY 14612
    (585) 634-2396
    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Gym, Pool, Dog park + more

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  • Brook Hill Village

    $1,501
    18 A Brook Hill Ln, Rochester, NY 14625
    (585) 558-3296
    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • 1600 East Avenue Apartments

    $1,415
    1600 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
    (585) 669-3783
    5 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Fully Renovated 4 Bedroom Home – Available November 1st!

    $1,940
    174 Sherman Street, Rochester, NY 14606
    (585) 318-8526
    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    Pet friendly, Parking, and Recently renovated

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  • 373 West Ave

    $1,050
    373 West Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611
    (929) 492-4293
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    Range and Refrigerator

  • 76 Ave A

    $1,700
    76 Avenue A, Rochester, NY 14621
    (929) 492-4293
    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry and Hot tub

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  • Cute 2/3 Bedroom Single Family House Available Soon

    $1,495
    153 Steko Avenue, Rochester, NY 14615
    (585) 230-6955
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup and Pet friendly

  • 4 Bedroom 2 Full Bath House | Front Porch | Back Yard | Off Street Parking

    $1,450
    420 Parsells Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609
    (585) 286-2480
    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, and Key fob access

  • 180-182 Peck Street

    $1,300
    180-182 Peck Street, Rochester, NY 14609
    (585) 235-4337
    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator

  • 82 Lime St

    $1,300
    82 Lime Street, Rochester, NY 14606
    (585) 235-4337
    1 unit available
    3 bed

  • 126-128 Laburnam

    $1,150
    126-128 Laburnam Crescent, Rochester, NY 14620
    (585) 662-3505
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Range, and Refrigerator

  • 463 Lexington Ave.

    $1,075
    463 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613
    (585) 449-9946
    1 unit available
    3 bed

Average rent in Rochester, New York

City Guide
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rochester is $1,520, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,602. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,350Trending down
1 Bed
$1,520Trending down
2 Beds
$1,602Trending down
3+ Beds
$1,578Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Rochester

19th Ward
19th Ward
What it’s like to live in 19th Ward
Community pride energizes 19th Ward, where historic homes surrounding Genesee Valley Park create one of Rochester's most architecturally diverse neighborhoods. Residents enjoy the annual house tour showcasing historic properties and the neighborhood's proximity to the University of Rochester. Though winters bring significant snow requiring serious cold-weather adaptation, neighbors often share snow-clearing duties and look out for elderly residents. The area's well-established community association organizes regular events from summer festivals to holiday celebrations that foster connections beyond adjacent property lines.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Group 14621
Group 14621
What it’s like to live in Group 14621
Industrial heritage shapes Group 14621, where former manufacturing facilities now house artist studios and emerging creative businesses along the Genesee River. Residents enjoy affordable living spaces with industrial character and proximity to downtown Rochester. Though the area continues its post-industrial transition with varied block-by-block investment, the strong community organizations actively work to preserve neighborhood character while improving quality of life. Many properties feature surprisingly spacious interiors reflecting their former commercial purposes, creating unique living arrangements impossible in conventional residential buildings.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Strong
Strong
What it’s like to live in Strong
Surrounding Strong Memorial Hospital, this neighborhood provides ideal housing for healthcare professionals seeking minimal commutes. Victorian homes divided into apartments and mid-century buildings offer character alternatives to newer suburban developments at surprisingly accessible price points. With University of Rochester just steps away, residents enjoy academic amenities including libraries and cultural programming alongside practical conveniences like grocery stores and restaurants along Mt. Hope Avenue.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Find an apartment for rent in Rochester, NY

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The average rent in Rochester is $1,350 for a studio, $1,520 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,602 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Rochester Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Rochester ranks on:
B
Overall satisfaction
C
Safety and crime rate
C
Jobs and career opportunities
B-
Recreational activities
B
Affordability
B
Quality of schools
C+
Social Life
B
Commute time
C
Public transit
B
Pet-friendliness
Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Rochester’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Rochester renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "As with other cities in New York, weather and state and local taxes are a source of dissatisfaction for Rochester renters."

Key Findings in Rochester include the following:

  • Rochester renters gave their city a B overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Rochester were commute time, quality of local schools, pet-friendliness and affordability, which all received B grades.

  • The areas of concern to Rochester renters are weather and state and local taxes, which both received scores of F.

  • Rochester millennials are moderately satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of B.

  • Rochester did relatively well compared to other cities in New York like Buffalo (F), Syracuse (F) and New York City (C+).

  • Rochester did relatively well compared to cities nationwide, including Los Angeles (C+), Tucson (D) and Miami (C+).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Rochester, NY

Whether you’re relocating to Rochester to educate that big brain of yours at U Rochester, climbing the company ladder with Kodak, or simply searching for the abominable snowman who’s said to reside here during the bitterly cold and snowy winter months, Rochester has a warm abode for you somewhere, and we’re here to help you find it. Rochester is a young, small city of 200,000 located in upstate New York (yes, there are OTHER cities in this state), where your dollar will stretch quite a bit further than you might expect. The presence of the University adds 10,000 undergrad and graduate students to the mix, so this little slice of upstate heaven has no lack of funky bars, coffee shops, boutiques and a ragingly popular weekend Public Market.

If you like living in mansions (and who doesn’t?), the Park Avenue district is for you

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.