Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MI from $600 (15 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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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Detroit, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Rochester Place priced from $935. Rochester Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$935
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Forest Ridge Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,150
Great Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle C2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MI

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Waldoft Deluxe Model at Andover Woods of Rochester Hills in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andover Woods of Rochester HillsThe Waldoft Deluxe4BR,3BA$1.53
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.50
Cidermill VillageEmpire2BR,2BA$1.26
First Street Lofts of RochesterPlan 6CCC2BR,2BA$3.14
Cedar Valley Luxury Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.00
Village Green of RochesterA1BR,1BA$2.03
Rochester Club ApartmentsStyle F1BR,1BA$1.84
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$1.47
Mildon ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Unfurnished)1BR,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MI

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MI

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rochester Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment is $950 at Rochester Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester is starting from $1,035 at Rochester Place.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harvard Place Apartments and starts from $2,265.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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