Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$1,889/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $1,889 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $56 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rochester, MI

Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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, MI

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $2,045, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,495

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,962

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,750

7%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,962

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, 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, MI compare to other cities?

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

Rochester

Median rent price$1,889
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MI is 1% higher than the median rent in Berkley, MI.

Discover rentals in Rochester, MI

Wayside Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Wayside Park

1911 Wayside Park, Rochester, MI 48307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,350

Apartment for rent

4335 Territorial Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

4335 Territorial Rd #B, Rochester, MI 48306

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

95 Walnut Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rochester

Condo for rent

509 E University Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rochester

CONDOS - Ranch - Rochester, MI

509 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,675

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $1,889 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $56 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rochester average around $1,360/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,960/month.

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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