Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Mildon Apartments
$1,300 - $1,850
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$1,300 - $1,850
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Mildon Apartments

233 1st StRochester, MI 48307
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The Chapman
$1,510 - $2,821
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The Chapman

701 Green CirRochester, MI 48307
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Rochester Ludlow
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Rochester Ludlow

854 Ludlow AveRochester, MI 48307
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property at 454 Romeo Rd

$1,550

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$1,550
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454 Romeo Rd, Unit 215

454 Romeo Rd
RochesterMI48307

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property at 1133 Tienken Ct

$1,700

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1133 Tienken Ct, Unit 1133 Tienken Ct

1133 Tienken Ct
Rochester HillsMI48306
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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Detroit, MI is a Studio unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $900. Rochester Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #1Studio,1BA$900
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$999
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Rochester PlaceThornfield2BR,1BA$1,030
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Great Oaks1 bedroom garden style1BR,1BA$1,230
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$1,300
Cedar Valley Luxury ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Cidermill VillageBraeburn2BR,2BA$1,693

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.55 price per square foot Charleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ... Model at Harvard Place Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the Braeburn Model at Cidermill Village starting at $1,693 with a $1.32 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 ApartmentsCharleston - Balcony Unit with Private Entry/2 ...3BR,2BA$1.55
Cidermill VillageBraeburn2BR,2BA$1.32
509 E University Dr, Unit 508509 E University Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Forest Ridge Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.45
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Great Oaks1 bedroom garden style1BR,1BA$1.59
Rochester PlaceThornfield2BR,1BA$1.37
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #1Studio ,1BA$1.50

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $999 at Forest Ridge 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 Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments and starts from $2,250.

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