
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (22 Rentals)
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45260 Keding St
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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 | $1,362 | $1,362 | $1,362 |
Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $900 | $2,220 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $950 | $3,324 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,695 | $3,880 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $3,599 | $4,245 |
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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 Rochester Place 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 $920. 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 Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Charles Hamlet | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Woodside Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Waldorf Model at Andover Woods of Rochester Hills in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Albany - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entry/2 Ca... Model at Harvard Place Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $1.45 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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Andover Woods of Rochester Hills | The Waldorf | 4BR,4BA | $1.43 |
Harvard Place Apartments | Albany - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entry/2 Ca... | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Ashford Apartments | Arlington II | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Rochester Ridge | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
120 Campbell St, Unit 9 | 120 Campbell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Charles Hamlet | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Woodside Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Getting Around Rochester, MI
Walk Score®
70 / 100
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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 $900 at Rochester Place.
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 Meadowfield Townhomes and starts from $1,890.
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