
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, IL from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Rochester, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rochester Studio Apartments | $717 | $625 | $836 |
Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $575 | $1,350 |
Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $625 | $1,834 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $900 | $2,035 |
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Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $646. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
The Hickcox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $646 |
Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Butler Place | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, IL and Nearby
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) Model at Brainard Landings Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prairie Vista | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Brainard Landings Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) | 3BR,2BA | $0.75 |
Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Candles | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Butler Place | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Decatur Flats Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Bike Score®
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochester is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $646.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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