Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,925/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,925 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, MI
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 3% 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 $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  58% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,440 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,332 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 11% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Rochester | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,625 | 13% | 23% | |
Condos | $1,950 | 17% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,400 | 10% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,440
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,332
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
26%
Downtown Rochester
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
23%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
24%
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
1%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MI is 10% higher than the median rent in Berkley, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
3%$1,988
24%$3,600
20%$1,400
9%$1,429
5%$1,399
6%$950
3%$1,250
5%$1,900
$1,600
10%$1,850
54%$1,300
Discover rentals in Rochester, MI
1d ago
1911 Wayside Park, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
837 Ludlow Ave #201, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
845 Ludlow Ave #203, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rochester
841 Ludlow Ave #203, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
8h ago
303 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307
2–3 beds
2–4 baths
$4,750–$5,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1454 North Rochester Road, Rochester, MI 48307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
703 1st St, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1454 North Rochester Road, Rochester, MI 48307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
3017 Tribute Creek Blvd, Rochester, MI 48306
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,425–$2,855
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
303 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307
2–3 beds
2–4 baths
$4,750–$5,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1454 North Rochester Road, Rochester, MI 48307
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
323 Pine St #323, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,745
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
House for rent in Rochester
517 Renshaw St, Rochester, MI 48307
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Rochester
803 Plate St #105, Rochester, MI 48307
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Rochester
517 Renshaw St, Rochester, MI 48307
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rochester
323 Pine St #323, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,745
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Rochester
420 Baldwin Ave #87, Rochester, MI 48307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Rochester
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,925 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 3% 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 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 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 $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
June offers the best rental deals in Rochester, with prices running about 19% lower than February's peak rates. December also provides less competitive conditions with lower demand relative to available inventory.
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).