1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN (123 Rentals)

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Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 05, 2025

There are currently 608 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rochester, MN that range in price from $850 to $4,064. North Rochester, Northwest Rochester and East Rochester are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rochester with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Rochester170$1,625$850
Northwest Rochester102$1,650$915
East Rochester71$1,499$850
Meadow Park56$1,516$850
Historic Southwest53$1,515$850
Kutzky Park48$1,515$850
Mayo Clinic47$1,540$850
Downtown Rochester43$1,525$850
Uptown Rochester14$1,470$850
Forest Knoll Heritage4$1,722$1,499

Largest Available Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rochester, MN is found at Riverwalk Rochester in the Meadow Park neighborhood and is 1,232 square feet priced from $2,725. The Pines of Rochester in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,178 square feet and currently listed start at $2,099. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rochester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Riverwalk RochesterW1,232 Sq Ft$2,725
The Pines of RochesterThe Clover - Townhome1,178 Sq Ft$2,099
The Boulders1D1,025 Sq Ft$1,779
VUE North ApartmentsWinona961 Sq Ft$2,070
The Lodge at OverlandBoulder895 Sq Ft$1,760
Richard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den860 Sq Ft$1,600
Red44Equinox811 Sq Ft$1,840
Sunset Trail Apartment HomesA1R800 Sq Ft$1,720
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms800 Sq Ft$795
River Glen1 Bedroom796 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rochester, MN is the 219 One-Bedrooms Model starting from $795 at DM Communities - Rochester in the Meadow Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Rochester 1 Bedroom is the 1bd/1ba Model at The Colby starting at $850 in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rochester is currently $1,637. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rochester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms$795
The Colby1bd/1ba$850
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom$850
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA$895
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$995
Summit Square1 Bedroom$1,010
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B$1,049
EastGate ApartmentsA1-50$1,050
Harvestview Place II1 Bedroom$1,070
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath$1,100

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Rochester Overview

The third largest city in all of Minnesota, apartments in Rochester have been rising in popularity for the better part of the last few decades. Located on the shores of the beautiful Silver Lake, this hub of industry and natural scenery is a fantastic place to hang your hat.

Why live in Rochester, MN?

Boasting a charmed quality of life and easy access to a growing and steady job market, apartments in Rochester are sure to fit the bill for many Minnesota residents. Offering all of the amenities of a large city (including numerous public parks and excellent schools), Rochester still manages to maintain a small town feel all its own.

Rochester, MN
Population: 116,961

Ranked #243

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochester, MN

Ranked #37

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rochester, MN

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rochester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rochester is at DM Communities - Rochester listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is $1,637.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 1,232 square feet unit starting from $2,725 at Riverwalk Rochester.

What is the average size for Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rochester is currently 745 sq ft.

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