Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, 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 1 Bed unit found at Rochester Place in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $855. Rochester Ridge in the McGregor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$855
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$950
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Holly House Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.55 price per square foot Charleston Model at Harvard Place Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Arlington II Model at Ashford Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.34 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 ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.55
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II2BR,2BA$1.34
Cidermill VillageCortland2BR,2BA$1.58
120 Campbell St, Unit 9120 Campbell St1BR,1BA$1.21
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Holly House Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Rochester PlaceThornfield2BR,1BA$1.36
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.53
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$1.58

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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

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 $855 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 $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Detroit Local Expert’s Guide to the 10 Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s.

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The Best Detroit Area Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing Renters

Written by: Tim Brown

Detroit is an exciting and vibrant city with many educational and employment opportunities, and many neighborhoods to choose from while attending school.

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Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Detroit, Michigan. My family and I have lived in metro Detroit since the late 1990s and have witnessed the city and its surrounding metro area undergo a renaissance.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.