Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, MI 48307
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Pine Tree Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

1385 N Main StRochester, 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$900
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andover Woods of Rochester HillsThe Waldorf4BR,4BA$1.43
Harvard Place ApartmentsAlbany - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entry/2 Ca...2BR,2BA$1.45
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II2BR,2BA$1.34
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsElm2BR,2BA$1.52
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
120 Campbell St, Unit 9120 Campbell St1BR,1BA$1.32
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.56
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.38

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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

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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