Rent in Rochester, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,573$18,876 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,416 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Rochester, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Rochester, NY by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,116 | $13,392 | $44,640 | $21.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 | $15,072 | $50,240 | $24.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | $30.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,895 | $22,740 | $75,800 | $36.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,083 | $24,996 | $83,320 | $40.06/hr |
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Rent in Rochester, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Rochester, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,416 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,573. A one-bedroom goes from $1,256 to $1,131, a studio from $1,116 to $1,005.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Rochester, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,256 for a one-bedroom and $1,573 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,876 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Rochester, NY?
To keep a $1,573 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.25 an hour, or $62,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,256 takes $24.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rochester, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,116, one bedroom $1,256, two $1,573, three $1,895 and four $2,083 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rochester, NY?
For the typical household, earning $47,213 a year ($3,934 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,573 takes 40% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,573 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.25 an hour.