About 33% of Rochester households rent, roughly 1,800 homes out of 5,600.
| Population | 12,934 |
| Households that rent | 1,845 (32.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,350 per month |
| Median home value | $473,200 |
| Median household income | $111,750 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 1 bedroom | $1,134 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,447 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,700 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Rochester, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
The City of Rochester has a Rental Registration Program and a Property Inspection Program, run by the Rochester Fire Department’s Code Compliance Division. The city’s page does not spell out the registration cycle or inspection schedule.
Questions go to the Code Compliance Division at 248-841-1439.
Source: City of Rochester, Rental Registration Program.
Most of Rochester is served by Rochester Community Schools. Some addresses fall in neighboring districts, so it is worth confirming the district before a home is advertised. Rochester addresses use ZIP code 48307.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Shelby Township, Troy and Oakland Township. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
What is the average rent in Rochester, MI?
The median gross rent in Rochester is $1,350 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $2,298.
Do I need to register my rental property in Rochester?
The City of Rochester has a Rental Registration Program run by the Fire Department’s Code Compliance Division. Call 248-841-1439 to confirm what applies to your property.
How often does Rochester inspect rental properties?
Rochester has a Property Inspection Program for rentals. The city’s page does not state the interval, so the Code Compliance Division at 248-841-1439 is the place to confirm the schedule for a specific property.
How many homes in Rochester are rentals?
About 33% of occupied homes in Rochester are rented, roughly 1,800 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Rochester properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Rochester and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Rochester home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.