
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, IN from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Historic Blue Bell Lofts

Willow Creek Villas

Northpointe/Lakepointe Apartment Homes

1302 W Sycamore St

Walnut Manor

Welcome to Somerset Village!

Turtle Creek Kokomo

Pechewa Place
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Courts of Colfax Apartments

Hilltop Ridge

The Dunes

Sycamore Apartments

UB Lofts

Georgetown Apartments

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Wabash River Commons

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221 Columbia St
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1610 Tippecanoe Dr

1710 Tippecanoe Dr

3451 W 100 S

3451 W 100 N

900 North St

362 W 5th St

371 W 12th St

Indigo

Estates At Eagle's Pointe
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209 E Center St

426 1/2 E Market St

Quaint 1 Bedroom

609 W Broadway St

1005 N Lincoln St

2501 N Apperson Way

502 Chinworth Ct

43012 Keesler Ct

110 N Union Dr
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1901 N Sand Dollar Dr

1029 N Lincoln St
Rochester, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments | $815 | $679 | $1,275 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $418 | $1,600 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $498 | $3,112 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $891 | $2,706 |
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Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Historic Blue Bell Lofts priced from $498. Walnut Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Blue Bell Lofts | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $498 |
| Walnut Manor | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Turtle Creek Kokomo | Spring | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Pechewa Place | Upstairs 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| The Macy Apartments | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Courts of Colfax Apartments | Winona | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| UB Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Hilltop Ridge | 3 bed Mid Income Qualifying 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $891 |
| Wabash River Commons | 1B1B SENIOR | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, IN and Nearby
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.36 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Historic Blue Bell Lofts in the starting from $498. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Union at Washington starting at $1,017 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Blue Bell Lofts | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| Union at Washington | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Hilltop Ridge | 3 bed Mid Income Qualifying 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Lakeland Villa Apartments | ***WAIT LIST APPLICATION*** | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Welcome to Jefferson Crossing Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome Near Shopping on Dixon Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Dunes | One Bed Traditional Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| UB Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Courts of Colfax Apartments | Winona | Studio ,1BA | $1.24 |
| Pechewa Place | Downstairs 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochester is at Walnut Manor listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $725 at Walnut Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is starting from $498 at Historic Blue Bell Lofts.
What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hilltop Ridge and starts from $891.
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