Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (20 Rentals)
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120 Campbell St, Unit 9

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Forest Ridge Apartments

1401 S Rochester Rd
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436 Romeo Rd

Charles Hamlet
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Timberlea Village

Essex at Hampton

Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments
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45835 Brownell St

51635 Mound Rd
Rochester, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $920 | $2,846 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,020 | $3,207 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,650 | $6,038 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $3,599 | $4,245 |
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Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Charles Hamlet in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $1,020. Rochester Place in the McGregor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Rochester Place | Thornfield | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Essex at Hampton | 1x1 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Timberlea Village | One Bedroom W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.21 price per square foot Bloomfield II - Balcony Unit with Private Entry... Model at Ashford Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Charleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ... 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashford Apartments | Bloomfield II - Balcony Unit with Private Entry... | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ... | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments | 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Cidermill Village | Baldwin | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Rochester Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
120 Campbell St, Unit 9 | 120 Campbell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Rochester Place | Thornfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Getting Around Rochester, MI
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $1,175 at Essex at Hampton.
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 $1,020 at Charles Hamlet.
What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments and starts from $1,848.
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