Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $1,000 (3 Rentals)

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property at 803 Plate St

$1,100 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

803 Plate St

RochesterMI48307

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI

As of August 04, 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 Style C Model at Rochester Club Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.78 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
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle C2BR,1BA$1.78
Rochester Ridge2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
The ChapmanA1R1BR,1BA$2.03
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.67
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.74
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$1.50
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rochester?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,440. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rochester ranging from $1,050 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rochester ranges from $1,050 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,767.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rochester range from $1,860 to $4,440, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,050.

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