Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, MI 48307
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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

1385 N Main StRochester, MI 48307
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Crystal Lake Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

2001 Crystal Lake DrShelby Township, MI 48316
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Rochester, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Rochester Ridge in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $950. Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER in the Hugger neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER7213 1 Bed/ 1 Bath Ground End Unit1BR,1BA$1,000
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1,010
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,020
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.33 price per square foot Snowdrift Model at Cidermill Village in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,363. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Charleston Model at Harvard Place Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cidermill VillageSnowdrift3BR,2BA$1.33
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.52
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.52
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Forest Ridge Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.53
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
120 Campbell St, Unit 9120 Campbell St1BR,1BA$1.36
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER9105 1 Bed / 1 Bath Lower Ground Level1BR,1BA$1.34
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.56
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.55

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Getting Around Rochester, MI

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70 / 100

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,000 at Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER.

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 $2,016.

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