Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rochester Hills City Center Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $680 (27 Rentals)

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Mildon Apartments
$1,300 - $1,660
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$1,300 - $1,660

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Mildon Apartments

233 1st StRochester, MI 48307
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Great Oaks
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$1,425 - $1,500
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$1,425 - $1,500

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$1,425 - $1,500
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Great Oaks

940 Oakwood DrRochester, MI 48307
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The Chapman
$1,508 - $2,552
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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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Rochester Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rochester Ridge

475-495 Baldwin AveRochester, MI 48307
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$1,100 - $1,250

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803 Plate St

RochesterMI48307
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Timberlea Village
$1,125 - $1,150
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$1,125 - $1,150

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Timberlea Village

416 Timberlea DrRochester Hills, MI 48309
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Essex At Hampton
$1,205 - $1,335
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$1,205 - $1,335

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Essex At Hampton

64 Village CirRochester Hills, MI 48307
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Pine Ridge Apartments
$1,436 - $3,199
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$1,436 - $3,199

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Pine Ridge Apartments

2800 Overlook DrRochester Hills, MI 48307
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Rochester Hills City Center, Rochester, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rochester Hills City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rochester Hills City Center area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $900. Charles Hamlet has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Rochester Hills City Center apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$900
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1,020
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1,095
Timberlea Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Essex At Hampton1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,205
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester Hills City Center, MI

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester Hills City Center 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 Rochester Hills City Center apartment is the 2 bedroom w/ washer & dryer Model at Great Oaks starting at $1,425 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the McGregor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester Hills City Center 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
Great Oaks2 bedroom w/ washer & dryer2BR,1BA$1.32
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.67
Rochester PlaceThornfield2BR,1BA$1.67
115 Campbell St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Woodside Apartments1-Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.56
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Timberlea Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Pine Tree ApartmentsBuilding #21BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Hills City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochester Hills City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochester Hills City Center is at Pine Tree Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Hills City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Hills City Center Apartment is $900 at Pine Tree Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochester Hills City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester Hills City Center is starting from $1,100 at 115 Campbell St.

What is the most affordable Rochester Hills City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rochester Hills City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Apartments and starts from $1,760.

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