Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$1,967/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $1,967 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $17 more per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rochester, MI

Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,120, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,370.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,100

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,045

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,800

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,400

2%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

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$1,967
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MI is 6% higher than the median rent in Berkley, MI.

Discover rentals in Rochester, MI

Wayside Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Wayside Park

1911 Wayside Park, Rochester, MI 48307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Lysander Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Lysander Apartments

327 Lysander St, Rochester, MI 48307

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

321 N Alice Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rochester

House for rent

480 Baldwin Ave #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rochester

CONDOS - Other - Rochester, MI

480 Baldwin Ave #20, Rochester, MI 48307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 $1,967 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $17 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Rochester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 53% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 22%.

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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