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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, MI

What is the average rent in Rochester, MI?

$1,279/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Rochester, MI is $1,279 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Rochester more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rochester, you can expect to pay about $893 per month for a studio, $1,279 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,535 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,696 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$893/month
530 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,279/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,535/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,696/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,774/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MI
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Rochester is the most affordable neighborhood in Rochester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,684/month
791 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Rochester is the most expensive neighborhood in Rochester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,684/month
791 Sq Ft

Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Rochester with the most apartments available is Downtown Rochester .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,684/month
791 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, MI?

Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,279, you’ll want to make about $4,263 per month or $51,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Rochester, MI

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Rochester

Rochester, MI

Downtown Rochester

Rochester, MI

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,978/month
$1,978/month
Two Bedroom
$2,717/month
$2,717/month
Three Bedroom
$4,309/month
$4,309/month
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112 Walnut Blvd,
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$1,600 - $4,311

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3017 Tribute Creek Blvd,
Rochester, MI 48306

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Rochester Hills, MI 48306

$1,095 - $1,750

1-2 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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