Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, MI 48307
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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 2 Beds unit found at Rochester Ridge priced from $950. Pine Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$950
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$960
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Timberlea Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Rochester apartment is the Cortland Model at Cidermill Village starting at $1,995 with a $1.61 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.55
Cidermill VillageCortland2BR,2BA$1.61
1261 Bloomer Rd, Unit #31261 Bloomer Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
Rochester Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Great Oaks1 bedroom garden style1BR,1BA$1.59
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.59
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.48
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$1.58

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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 $950 at Pine Tree Apartments.

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 $950 at Rochester Ridge.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowfield Townhomes and starts from $1,950.

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