Great Oaks
940 Oakwood Dr,
Rochester, MI 48307
$1,250 - $1,500
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Rochester Rochester, MI
Delight in the unique blend of historic and hip
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Hip
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Independent
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Rochester is $2,049 for one bedroom, $2,795 for two bedrooms, and $4,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Rochester has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
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1 BR
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849 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,049/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,795/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,531 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,313/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Rochester - Rochester, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Rochester - Rochester, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Rochester - Rochester, MI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Rochester - Rochester, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.