Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Rochester Ludlow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Pine Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

1385 N Main StRochester, MI 48307
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Crystal Lake Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

2001 Crystal Lake DrShelby Township, MI 48316
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Rochester, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Rochester Place in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $1,000. Charles Hamlet in the McGregor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1,000
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,020
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle B1BR,1BA$1,095
Essex at Hampton1x1 7001BR,1BA$1,170
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER4127 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower End Unit1BR,1BA$1,200
Great Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,234
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,250
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.57 price per square foot The Waldorf Model at Andover Woods of Rochester Hills in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $3,945. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the Charleston Model at Harvard Place Apartments starting at $2,265 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the McGregor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andover Woods of Rochester HillsThe Waldorf4BR,3BA$1.57
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.50
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr...2BR,2BA$1.32
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER3101 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower Level End Unit1BR,1BA$1.20
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.45
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle B1BR,1BA$1.37
Great Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.54

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70 / 100

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51 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $1,000 at Rochester Place.

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 $1,020 at Charles Hamlet.

What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oaks at Hampton Apartments and starts from $1,948.

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