Oakland University

Rochester, MI

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Oakland University - Rochester, MI

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A beautiful suburban campus just minutes from Detroit

Suburban Parks Shopping OU Golden Grizzlies Golf

Forty-five minutes north of Downtown Detroit, Oakland University offers a charming campus environment in the suburbs of one of America’s most legendary cities. The arts community at OU is exceptional: On campus, the Meadow Brook Theatre is the largest non-profit professional theater in the state, and brings an eclectic roster of stage productions to the community throughout the year. The Meadow Brook Amphitheatre hosts a packed schedule of top-notch performers, ranging from symphony orchestras to stand-up comedians to contemporary national touring acts. The main campus is mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with minimal commercial activity in the area. The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center on the northeast corner of campus is a popular open-air mall, surrounded by grocery stores, cafes, and specialty shops to provide a one-stop destination for everything from a loaf of bread to a fresh outfit to a new rock climbing harness. Rental houses and condos near the main campus tend to be more upscale, with more affordable apartments found a few blocks to the west.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Rochester, MI is $458 for a studio, $1,274 for one bedroom, $1,522 for two bedrooms, and $2,686 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 9.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $458/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 998 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,522/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,538 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,686/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Mcgregor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

450 Students

5
out of 10

Baldwin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

533 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hugger Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

519 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meadow Brook
  • Hawk Woods Nature Center
  • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
  • Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
  • Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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