What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The average size for a Rochester, MI apartment is 892 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Rochester?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Rochester is $1,397 per month, a 3.46% decrease from last year’s average of $1,447.

What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The typical apartment in Rochester offers about 892 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rochester, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rochester?

The typical rent budget in Rochester ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rochester?

In Rochester, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,397, a 3.46% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,447.

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $1,250, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,442 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Rochester, MI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,397	892 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,250	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,442	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Rochester, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Rochester, MI have decreased by 3.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,447 to $1,397.

What's the typical rent budget in Rochester, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Rochester, MI (79%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Rochester, MI?

1,817 or 33% of the households in Rochester, MI are renter-occupied while 3,753 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How Rochester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rochester	$1,397
Detroit	$1,316
Ann Arbor	$2,010
Grand Rapids	$1,564
Lansing	$1,229
East Lansing	$1,751
Kalamazoo	$1,322
Southfield	$1,384
Ypsilanti	$1,271
Farmington Hills	$1,473
Westland	$1,164
Troy	$1,563
Sterling Heights, MI	$1,258
Pontiac	$1,199
Royal Oak, MI	$1,501
Warren, MI	$1,113
Auburn Hills, MI	$1,571
Ferndale, MI	$2,155
Rochester Hills, MI	$1,693
Madison Heights, MI	$1,262
Oak Park, MI	$1,247

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Rochester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.