Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $900 (45 Rentals)

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Mildon Apartments
$1,300 - $1,660

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Base Rent$1,300 - $1,660

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,660
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Mildon Apartments

233 1st StRochester, MI 48307
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The Chapman
$1,328 - $2,612

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Base Rent$1,328 - $2,612

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Chapman

701 Green CirRochester, MI 48307
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Great Oaks
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$1,425 - $1,500

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Base Rent$1,425 - $1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,425 - $1,500
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Great Oaks

940 Oakwood DrRochester, MI 48307
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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, MI 48307
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Rochester Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ridge

475-495 Baldwin AveRochester, MI 48307
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$1,100 - $1,250
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803 Plate St

RochesterMI48307
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Timberlea Village
$1,125 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,125 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,150
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Timberlea Village

416 Timberlea DrRochester Hills, MI 48309
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Essex At Hampton
$1,205 - $1,385

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Base Rent$1,205 - $1,385

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Essex At Hampton

64 Village CirRochester Hills, 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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Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MI is a Studio 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 $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #1Studio,1BA$900
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1,010
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,095
Timberlea Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Essex At Hampton1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,205
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.48 price per square foot Albany - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entry/2 Ca... Model at Harvard Place Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Arlington II Model at Ashford Apartments starting at $1,980 with a $1.36 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.
Harvard Place ApartmentsAlbany - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entry/2 Ca...2BR,2BA$1.48
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II2BR,2BA$1.36
Cidermill VillageFreyberg3BR,2BA$1.52
Great Oaks2 bedroom w/ washer & dryer2BR,1BA$1.32
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.67
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.56
Timberlea Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #1Studio ,1BA$1.50

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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 Pine Tree Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $925 at Charles Hamlet.

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 $1,100 at 115 Campbell St.

What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Apartments and starts from $1,760.

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