
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)
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230 1st St

120 Campbell St, Unit 9

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105 W 4th St
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436 Romeo Rd

134 W University Dr

Charles Hamlet

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Woodside Apartments

Essex at Hampton

Northridge

Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments

Oaks at Hampton Apartments

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51635 Mound Rd

45835 Brownell St

54170 E Annsbury Cir

56103 Chesapeake Trail
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 | $1,796 | $920 | $4,299 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,020 | $4,142 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $1,650 | $5,674 |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $3,650 | $3,945 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charles Hamlet | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
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 |
Mildon Apartments | One Bedroom (Unfurnished) | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Rochester Club Apartments | Style B | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH 19 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harvard Place Apartments | Charleston | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments | 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
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 |
120 Campbell St, Unit 9 | 120 Campbell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Oaks at Hampton Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Charles Hamlet | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Essex at Hampton | 1x1 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Rochester Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Rochester Place | Lowood | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Bike Score®
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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