
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $600 (14 Rentals)
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120 Campbell St, Unit 9

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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,095 | $2,406 |
Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,200 | $3,824 |
Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,860 | $4,310 |
Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $3,000 | $4,245 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Rochester Place priced from $960. Timberlea Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Timberlea Village | One Bedroom W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Great Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Rochester Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.52 price per square foot Charleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ... Model at Harvard Place Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH Model at Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments starting at $2,401 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the McGregor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ... | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments | 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Rochester Club Apartments | Style C | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Rochester Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
120 Campbell St, Unit 9 | 120 Campbell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Village Green of Rochester | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Great Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Rochester Place | Thornfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Timberlea Village | One Bedroom W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Rochester, Rochester, MI
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MI
McGregor Elementary School
Rochester High School
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Getting Around the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MI
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rochester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment is $960 at Rochester Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester is starting from $1,245 at Rochester Place.
What is the most affordable Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harvard Place Apartments and starts from $2,295.
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