
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Rochester Ridge

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115 Campbell St

Rochester Place

Rochester Square

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The Chapman

430 Baldwin Ave, Unit 75

Rochester Ludlow

Holly House Apartments

801 Plate St

805 Plate St
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803 Plate St

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1097 Tienken Ct, Unit 202

Oaks at Hampton Apartments

Rochester Club Apartments

Meadowfield Townhomes

Crystal Lake Apartments

45835 Brownell St

35 Cardinal Hill Dr
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Rochester, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $900 | $1,350 |
| Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $900 | $2,763 |
| Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $950 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,695 | $5,675 |
| Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $2,225 | $4,375 |
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Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $900. Charles Hamlet in the McGregor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | Building #2 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Charles Hamlet | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 115 Campbell St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Rochester Place | Thornfield | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 4107 1 Bed / 1 Bath Barrier Free Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Essex At Hampton | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Great Oaks | 1 bedroom garden style | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.44 price per square foot Snowdrift Model at Cidermill Village in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,556. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Charleston Model at Harvard Place Apartments starting at $2,335 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the McGregor neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cidermill Village | Snowdrift | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Ashford Apartments | Arlington II | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Northridge | Deerfield Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 9125 1 Bed / 1 Bath Lower Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 115 Campbell St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Building #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $900 at Pine Tree Apartments.
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 $950 at Rochester Ridge.
What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oaks at Hampton Apartments and starts from $1,790.
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