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Average Rent in Rochester Hills, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Rochester Hills, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,850/mo
Lowest Available
$1,462/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Rochester Hills, MI
14 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Rochester Hills, MI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $128/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Apartments | Unit 3, Brussels | $1,765 | $1,523 | $242 |
| The Graham | Unit 03-102 | $1,854 | $1,683 | $171 |
| The Graham | Unit 01-201 | $1,646 | $1,484 | $162 |
| The Graham | Unit 02-104 | $1,726 | $1,565 | $161 |
| The Graham | Unit 03-202 | $1,947 | $1,786 | $161 |
| The Graham | Unit 18-203 | $1,741 | $1,580 | $161 |
| The Graham | Unit 07-103 | $1,732 | $1,572 | $160 |
| The Graham | Unit 22-104 | $1,762 | $1,602 | $160 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester Hills, MI?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Rochester Hills, MI is $1,850 per month across 3 apartment communities and 15 available units.
The most affordable option is Pine Ridge Apartments starting at $1,462/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,850/mo.
Prices range from $1,462 to $3,145 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rochester Hills, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rochester Hills, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Apartments | $1,462/mo | $1,529/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| The Graham | $1,484/mo | $1,617/mo | 8 | 4.2 |
| Trio | $2,070/mo | $2,558/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rochester Hills, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,850/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,462/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Rochester Hills, MI is $119,054 , about 34% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rochester Hills, MI
Overall prices in Rochester Hills, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rochester Hills, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,850 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,944/mo |
Population
76,086
Median household income
$119,054
Census median rent
$1,606/mo
Census rent burden
26.3%
Median age
40.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Rochester Hills, MI Apartments
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