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

Rochester Square

Great Oaks Apartments
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Forest Ridge Apartments

436 Romeo Rd

Charles Hamlet

Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER
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Woodside Apartments

Rochester Club Apartments

Timberlea Village
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Essex at Hampton

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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Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $920 | $2,530 |
Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $950 | $3,354 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,650 | $6,779 |
Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,890 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 7213 1 Bed/ 1 Bath Ground End Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Woodside Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apt | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cidermill Village | Snowdrift | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
120 Campbell St, Unit 9 | 120 Campbell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 9105 1 Bed / 1 Bath Lower Ground Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Woodside Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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 $1,000 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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