Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester Hills, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rochester Hills, MI rent rose 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $167 more per month on average than last year, despite a flat month-over-month change in recent months.

  • Rochester Hills runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a limited total rental inventory of 58 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rochester Hills rent for $1,104/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,440/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,772/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,400/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Rochester Hills fell by 46.1% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 9.5%. This difference shows unique dynamics in the smallest unit segment compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester Hills

$2,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester Hills is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester Hills

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester Hills rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rochester Hills, MI

Average rent prices in Rochester Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Rochester Hills, MI

Rent prices in Rochester Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester Hills is $1,635, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester Hills run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,652.

Listings

Studio

$1,104

3%

49%

1 bedroom

$1,440

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,772

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,600

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,400

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,104

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester Hills, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Rochester Hills, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rochester Hills and Berkley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochester Hills

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester Hills, MI is 24% higher than the median rent in Berkley, MI.

Discover rentals in Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Rochester Club Apartments

1685 Bedford Square Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,170–$1,825

2245 Walton Blvd #56 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Rochester Hills

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

$1,400

Price drop

1750 Melville Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1750 Melville Dr.

1750 Melville Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,414–$1,599

786 Lawton Ct. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

786 Lawton Ct.

786 Lawton Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,480–$1,860

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester Hills, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester Hills?

The average rent in Rochester Hills is $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester Hills?

Average rent prices in Rochester Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Rochester Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester Hills is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester Hills?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester Hills are Winkler Mill ($1,904/mo), Stoney Creek ($1,990/mo), and Brooklands Park ($2,399/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester Hills?

June represents the most competitive month for apartment hunting in Rochester Hills but offers the lowest rents of the year, with approximately 10% savings compared to August when rents peak.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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