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 Charles Hamlet in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $920. Rochester Place in the McGregor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$985
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Essex at Hampton1x1 7001BR,1BA$1,170
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER4127 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower End Unit1BR,1BA$1,200
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$1,300
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$1,335
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle B1BR,1BA$1,475
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments2 BEDROOM 2 BATH 192BR,2BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.50 price per square foot Charleston Model at Harvard Place Apartments in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH Model at Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments starting at $2,401 with a $1.62 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.
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.50
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments3 BEDROOM 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.62
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
120 Campbell St, Unit 9120 Campbell St1BR,1BA$1.33
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.60
Charles HamletOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Essex at Hampton1x1 7001BR,1BA$1.67
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 $920 at Charles Hamlet.

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 Cidermill Village and starts from $2,064.

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