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

Rochester Place

Rochester Square

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436 Romeo Rd

440 Baldwin Ave

134 W University Dr

Charles Hamlet

Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER

Rochester Club Apartments

Woodside Apartments

Essex at Hampton

Northridge

Oaks at Hampton Apartments
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51635 Mound Rd

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2605 Greenstone Blvd

56226 Troon N
Rochester, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $1,299 | $1,362 |
Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $920 | $3,174 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,020 | $4,142 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $1,650 | $5,674 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $3,945 | $4,245 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Rochester Club Apartments | Style B | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Essex at Hampton | 1x1 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 4127 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower End Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Great Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Mildon Apartments | One 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Andover Woods of Rochester Hills | The Waldorf | 4BR,3BA | $1.57 |
Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Ashford Apartments | Arlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr... | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 3101 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower Level End Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Rochester Club Apartments | Style B | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Great Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
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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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