Cheap Apartments for Rent in Olmsted County, MN from $600 (142 Rentals)

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1134 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
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The Beacon
$825 - $1,075
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Studio Apartments Available Now

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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725 7th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Chester Estates
$835 - $935
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$825 - $925
Required Monthly Fees
$10

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$835 - $935
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 125 2nd Ave NE

125 2nd Ave NE

StewartvilleMN55976

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Heritage Manor Apartments
Rent Specials
$885 - $1,130
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$865 - $1,110
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$20

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$885 - $1,130
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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101 Center E St, Unit 305
$900
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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Feb 27, 2026

101 Center E St, Unit 305

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
$900
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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Dec 1

1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Gates of Rochester
$929 - $1,439
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$925 - $1,435
Required Monthly Fees
$4

Total Monthly Price
$929 - $1,439
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 229 19th Ave SW

229 19th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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Olympik Village Apartments
$975 - $1,390
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$970 - $1,385
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$5

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$975 - $1,390
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Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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The Ida
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 110 4th St NE

110 4th St NE

StewartvilleMN55976

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,035 - $1,530
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$1,030 - $1,525
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$5

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$1,035 - $1,530
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 1348 5th Ave SE

1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Civic Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,092 - $3,119
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$1,092 - $3,119

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$1,092 - $3,119
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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 23 8th St NW

23 8th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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The Midtown Apartments
$1,105 - $1,225
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$1,025 - $1,145
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,105 - $1,225
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The Midtown Apartments

204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Kodiak Apartments
$1,195 - $2,951
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$1,195 - $2,951

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$1,195 - $2,951
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Kodiak Apartments

308 9th Ave NEByron, MN 55920
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Cheapest Available Olmsted County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Olmsted County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 105 Main St S priced from $675. The Beacon in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Olmsted County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
105 Main St S1-bedroom1BR,1BA$675
The BeaconMid-RangeStudio,1BA$825
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$835
DM Communities - RochesterUptown Court Apartment1BR,1BA$845
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Heritage Manor ApartmentsDaisyStudio,1BA$885
Colonial Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$895
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted County, MN

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olmsted County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Olmsted County apartment is the 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Kutzky Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olmsted County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1420 3rd Ave SW4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.00
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Stone Haven Townhomes2 Bedroom Loft2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Olympik Village ApartmentsApollo3BR,2BA$1.12
Green Arbor Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesWilson2BR,1BA$1.17
Colonial Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.96
1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 41309 3rd Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.15
DM Communities - Rochester2nd Street Villas Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olmsted County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olmsted County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olmsted County is under $929.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olmsted County?

The cheapest apartment in Olmsted County is 105 Main St S which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Olmsted County costs $4,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olmsted County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Olmsted County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olmsted County?

Cheap apartments in Olmsted County have an average cost of $194 which is $4,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olmsted County.

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