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(507) 516-8874
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501 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902

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501 on First

501 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 516-8874
501 on First in Rochester, MN - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,375-$3,000 Plus Fees
  • 549–1,313 Square Feet

About 501 on First

501 on First is located in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood and 55902 Zip code of Rochester, MN. This community is professionally managed by MK Properties

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
  • All stainless steel appliances included
  • Cable/phone ready
  • Carpeted bedrooms
  • Community room with full kitchen
  • Controlled access entry
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
  • Fully Furnished short term housing
  • Granite counter top
  • Handicap adaptable units
  • Heated Sidewalk
  • Heated underground parking available
  • In Home Washer and Dryer
  • Individual temperature control in each unit
  • Indoor bike storage
  • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
  • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
  • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
  • Non smoking building
  • One block from sky way system
  • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
  • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
  • Pet Friendly
  • PFC located right next door
  • Private patios and balconies
  • Professional on site-management and maintenance
  • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
  • Rental car on site
  • Spacious closets
  • Spacious open-concept floor plans
  • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
  • Storage units available
  • Top floor terrace
  • Video surveillance

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

501 on First offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,625 and having 549–1,313 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 549 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,375Call for AvailabilityStudio549 sq ft$1,450

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,375 - $1,450

    Deposit

    • $1,450 deposit
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 11)

    From $1,725

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 847 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Jul 29

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,725 July 29, 2026501 on First-327847$1,725

    Unit 501 on First-327 Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Unit 501 on First-327 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,725

    Deposit

    • $1,725 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,700 - $1,750Plus Fees

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 7)

    From $1,625

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 773 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Aug 1
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,625 August 1, 2026501 on First-217773$1,625

    Unit 501 on First-217 Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Unit 501 on First-217 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,625

    Deposit

    • $1,625 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,625 - $1,675Plus Fees

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 13)

    From $1,750

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 924 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Aug 11
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,750 August 11, 2026501 on First-409924$1,750

    Unit 501 on First-409 Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Unit 501 on First-409 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,750

    Deposit

    • $1,750 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,700 - $1,775Plus Fees

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 8)

    From $1,725

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 823 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Sep 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,725 September 1, 2026501 on First-408823$1,725

    Unit 501 on First-408 Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Windows

    • Floor-to-ceiling windows

    Unit 501 on First-408 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,725

    Deposit

    • $1,725 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,675 - $1,750Plus Fees

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 2.B)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 609 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,400Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 2.B)609 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,400 - $1,475

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 2.A)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 609 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,425Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 2.A)609 sq ft$1,400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,425 - $1,500

    Deposit

    • $1,400 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 3)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 668 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,475Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 3)668 sq ft$1,500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,475 - $1,550

    Deposit

    • $1,500 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 4)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 668 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,475Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 4)668 sq ft$1,450

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,475 - $1,550

    Deposit

    • $1,450 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 5)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,600Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 5)744 sq ft$1,625

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,600 - $1,675

    Deposit

    • $1,625 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 6)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 769 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,550Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 6)769 sq ft$1,550

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,550 - $1,600

    Deposit

    • $1,550 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 9)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 832 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,650Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 9)832 sq ft$1,650

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $1,650

    Deposit

    • $1,650 deposit

    1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 10)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 847 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,700Call for Availability1 Bedroom - 1 Bath (Type 10)847 sq ft$1,750

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,700 - $1,775

    Deposit

    • $1,750 deposit

    1 Bedroom with Den (Type 12)

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 859 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,700Call for Availability1 Bedroom with Den (Type 12)859 sq ft$1,700

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $1,700 - $1,775

    Deposit

    • $1,700 deposit
    Show Unavailable Floorplans
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 16)

    $2,450

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1193 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,450Available Now501 on First-5221193$2,450

    Unit 501 on First-522 Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Unit 501 on First-522 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,450

    Deposit

    • $2,450 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Price

    • $2,450Plus Fees

    2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 14)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1021 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $2,025Call for Availability2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 14)1021 sq ft$2,025

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,025 - $2,100

    Deposit

    • $2,025 deposit

    2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 15)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1098 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $2,150Call for Availability2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 15)1098 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,150 - $2,200

    2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 17)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1313 sq ft
     
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,000Call for Availability2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (Type 17)1313 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Interior

    • Business Center

    Unique Features

    • 24-hour fitness center
    • A multitude of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options within walking distance
    • All stainless steel appliances included
    • Cable/phone ready
    • Carpeted bedrooms
    • Community room with full kitchen
    • Controlled access entry
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Free high-speed internet, water, sewer, and garbage
    • Fully Furnished short term housing
    • Granite counter top
    • Handicap adaptable units
    • Heated Sidewalk
    • Heated underground parking available
    • In Home Washer and Dryer
    • Individual temperature control in each unit
    • Indoor bike storage
    • Landscaping maintenance and snow removal
    • Located in the heart of downtown Rochester
    • Meet your neighbor social gatherings
    • Non smoking building
    • One block from sky way system
    • One block from Soldiers Field, which includes an eighteen-hole golf course, swimming pool, and bikin
    • Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Pure Barre are located at 501 on First
    • Pet Friendly
    • PFC located right next door
    • Private patios and balconies
    • Professional on site-management and maintenance
    • Recycling/trash chutes located on each floor for convenient disposal
    • Rental car on site
    • Spacious closets
    • Spacious open-concept floor plans
    • Spectacular views of downtown Rochester
    • Storage units available
    • Top floor terrace
    • Video surveillance

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $3,000
    Show Unavailable Floorplans
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 84 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 2016

Lease Terms

  • 9 - 13 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
15 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

Max of 2. We require a pet interview for approval of any pet. Should you have both a cat and dog, it is a 2 pet limit per apartment. We reserve the right to deny any pet.

Dog
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
20 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

Max of 2. We require a pet interview for approval of any pet. Should you have both a cat and dog, it is a 2 pet limit per apartment. We reserve the right to deny any pet.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Community Features

  • Corporate Housing

Interior Features

  • Windows
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501 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Hours and Contact Info

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Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Frequently Asked Questions about 501 on First

Where is 501 on First located?

501 on First is located at 501 1st Ave SW near the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester, MN

What is the current rent range at 501 on First?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at 501 on First currently range from $1,625 to $2,450

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for 501 on First are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Luxury 3.2

    The Luxury rating shows you how this community's high end floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

  • Affordability Nice Value3.0

    The 501 on First Apartments are 9.73% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Rochester area, and 5.97% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,400$1,691-$291-17.2%
    2 Bedroom$2,025$2,076-$51-2.5%
    Studio$1,375$1,519-$144-9.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Rochester

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,400$1,636-$236-14.4%
    2 Bedroom$2,025$1,992+$331.7%
    Studio$1,375$1,450-$75-5.2%

    Methodology: On 05/22/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 242 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 501 on First (Downtown Rochester), and 446 other apartment communities in Rochester using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 05/22/2026

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 501 on First.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

80 14th St SW
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Macy's

901 Apache Mall
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Kohl's

20 25th St SE
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University Of Minnesota-Rochester

300 University Square 111 South Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

1216 Second Street Southwest
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Olmsted Medical Center

1650 Fourth Street Southeast
4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester

251 Wood Lake Drive Southeast
7 minute drive / 3.28 miles away

Shopping Centers

Centerplace Galleria

111 S Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Strip Mall on Broadway

200-216 N Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

Soldier Field Plaza

816 S Broadway
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

501 on First has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Historic Southwest

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Downtown Rochester

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Rochester Studio Apartments $1,450$900$1,990
Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,636$760$2,705
Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,992$875$4,000
Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,294$1,020$5,132
Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,485$1,495$4,168

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