Crescent Gardens Apartments
49 Arborwood Crescent,
Rochester, NY 14615
1-2 Beds | $1,000 - $1,300
Rental Market Trends in Rochester, NY
What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?
$1,246/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Rochester, NY is $1,246 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in Rochester more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rochester, you can expect to pay about $902 per month for a studio, $1,246 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,481 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,949 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rochester, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2025
Rent Ranges in Rochester, NY
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
24%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?
Based on current rent prices, Maplewood, Upper Falls and Charlotte are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?
Based on current rent prices, Strong, Highland and East Avenue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.
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Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Rochester with the most apartments available are Downtown Rochester, Outer Brighton/Fairport and Park Avenue .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, NY?
Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,246, you’ll want to make about $4,153 per month or $49,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rochester, NY is 0.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 1.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $902 - $1,949. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 11.7% less for utilities, and 7.1% more for transportation.
How does Rochester, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rochester, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$716/month
$1,517/month
One Bedroom
$870/month
$1,567/month
Two Bedroom
$1,019/month
$1,854/month
Three Bedroom
$905/month
$2,137/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.