First Street Lofts of Rochester
112 Walnut Blvd,
Rochester, MI 48307
$2,000 - $3,000
1-3 Beds
Downtown Rochester
Rochester, MI
Downtown Rochester - Rochester, MI
Area Guide
Delight in the unique blend of historic and hip
Historic
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Hip
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Independent
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Walkable
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Active
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Situated about 25 miles north of Detroit, Downtown Rochester offers residents and visitors a blend of the hip and the historic entrenched in surrounding natural beauty.
More than 350 shops, salons, restaurants, and specialty stores occupy many of the city’s original buildings along a tree-lined Main Street while beautiful waterways, lush parks, and expansive trails contribute to Downtown Rochester’s scenic environment. The vast Bloomer Park and Rochester Municipal Park provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation near the vibrant downtown area.
Downtown Rochester serves as a gathering place for the community, hosting a weekly farmers market in addition to family-friendly festivals like the popular Big, Bright Light Show, which runs from late November to early January and features the sight of every downtown building covered in festive holiday lights.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Rochester is $2,080 for one bedroom, $2,805 for two bedrooms, and $4,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Rochester has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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849 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,080/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,805/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,531 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,345/month
Average Rent
Transportation
84
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Meadow Brook
- Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
- Hawk Woods Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.