
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (20 Rentals)
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230 1st St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $920 | $2,593 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,020 | $3,510 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,650 | $4,245 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,020 | $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 $955. 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 | $955 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI
As of May 05, 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 Arlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr... Model at Ashford Apartments starting at $1,920 with a $1.32 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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Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Ashford Apartments | Arlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr... | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Cidermill Village | Empire | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Charles Hamlet | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER | 3101 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower Level End Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Essex at Hampton | 2x1 900 | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Great Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $955 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 $1,010 at Rochester Place.
What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowfield Townhomes and starts from $1,860.
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