First Street Lofts of Rochester
112 Walnut Blvd,
Rochester, MI 48307
$1,750 - $4,311
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rochester, MI
What is the average rent in Rochester, MI?
$1,271/month
Average Rent
746 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Rochester, MI is $1,271 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $857 per month for a studio, $1,271 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,562 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,832 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rochester, MI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $38 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Rochester, MI
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Rochester, Stony Pointe and Stoney Ridge Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?
Based on current rent prices, Stony Pointe, Stoney Ridge Condominiums and Downtown Rochester are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.
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Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Rochester with the most apartments available are Downtown Rochester, Stony Pointe and Stoney Ridge Condominiums .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, MI?
Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,271, you’ll want to make about $4,236 per month or $50,832 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.
How does Rochester, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rochester, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$2,107/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,807/month
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Three Bedroom
$4,430/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.