Rochester, NY MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Rochester, NY MSA metro area. Population: 1,062,146.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,116/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,256/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
+31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,573/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,895/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,083/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,022 | $1,116 | +$94 (+9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,256 | +$107 (+9.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,573 | +$146 (+10.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,720 | $1,895 | +$175 (+10.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,892 | $2,083 | +$191 (+10.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,240
$4,187/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$62,920
$5,243/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.