Rochester, NY Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,496
1-year change
+6.1%
$86/mo
5-year change
+29.1%
$337/mo
10-year change
+61.9%
$572/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Rochester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$889/mo0.0%
2016$919/mo+3.4%+3.4%
2017$952/mo+3.6%+7.1%
2018$981/mo+3.0%+10.3%
2019$1,016/mo+3.6%+14.3%
2020$1,059/mo+4.2%+19.1%
2021$1,131/mo+6.8%+27.2%
2022$1,257/mo+11.1%+41.4%
2023$1,329/mo+5.7%+49.5%
2024$1,412/mo+6.2%+58.8%
2025$1,389/mo-1.6%+56.2%
2026$1,532/mo+10.3%+72.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Rochester changed since 2015?

Median rent in Rochester, NY was $885 in 2015-01 and is $1,496 as of 2026-07 — a change of $611 per month over 11 years.

How much has Rochester rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Rochester, NY has changed +29.1% ($337 per month). The current median is $1,496.

What has rent in Rochester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rochester, NY has changed +61.9% ($572 per month). It is now $1,496.

Is rent in Rochester going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Rochester, NY has increased +6.1% ($86/mo). Current median: $1,496.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.