Rochester, NY Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,454
1-year change
+3.6%
$51/mo
5-year change
+32.1%
$353/mo
10-year change
+68.9%
$593/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Rochester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$825/mo—0.0%
2016$854/mo+3.5%+3.5%
2017$882/mo+3.3%+6.9%
2018$910/mo+3.2%+10.3%
2019$943/mo+3.6%+14.3%
2020$984/mo+4.3%+19.3%
2021$1,051/mo+6.8%+27.4%
2022$1,168/mo+11.1%+41.6%
2023$1,235/mo+5.7%+49.7%
2024$1,312/mo+6.2%+59.0%
2025$1,375/mo+4.8%+66.7%
2026$1,425/mo+3.6%+72.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Rochester changed since 2015?

Median rent in Rochester, NY was $819 in 2015-01 and is $1,454 as of 2026-09 — a change of $635 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 +32.1% ($353 per month). The current median is $1,454.

What has rent in Rochester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rochester, NY has changed +68.9% ($593 per month). It is now $1,454.

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

Year over year, median rent in Rochester, NY has increased +3.6% ($51/mo). Current median: $1,454.

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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.