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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 Rochester Place in the McGregor neighborhood priced from $940. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rochester PlaceLowood1BR,1BA$940
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,020
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.17 price per square foot Suncrisp Model at Cidermill Village in the in the McGregor neighborhood starting from $1,882. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cidermill VillageSuncrisp3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Harvard Place ApartmentsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.50
Ashford ApartmentsArlington II - 1st Floor Unit with Private Entr...2BR,2BA$1.32
Meadowfield TownhomesChesapeake Premium3BR,1.5BA$1.69
Charles HamletTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Shelby Park Manor Apts - 55 & OVER3101 1 Bed+Den / 1 Bath Lower Level End Unit1BR,1BA$1.20
Oaks at Hampton ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.67
Rochester PlaceThornfield2BR,1BA$1.45
Essex at Hampton1x1 7001BR,1BA$1.67
Rochester Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MI with pricing that ranges from $920 to $4,245. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $1,200 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $1,200 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,609.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $1,650 to $4,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,945.

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