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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $650 | $2,050 |
Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $775 | $2,705 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $895 | $3,700 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,150 | $3,660 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $3,725 | $4,125 |
There are currently 467 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rochester, MN that range in price from $775 to $2,705. North Rochester, East Rochester and Meadow Park 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rochester | 97 | $1,675 | $775 |
| East Rochester | 64 | $1,725 | $775 |
| Meadow Park | 54 | $1,877 | $775 |
| Historic Southwest | 49 | $1,810 | $775 |
| Kutzky Park | 48 | $1,810 | $775 |
| Mayo Clinic | 46 | $1,865 | $875 |
| Downtown Rochester | 41 | $1,865 | $875 |
| Northwest Rochester | 34 | $1,555 | $950 |
| Uptown Rochester | 24 | $1,395 | $895 |
| Forest Knoll Heritage | 10 | $1,585 | $1,470 |
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 $2,585. The Pines of Rochester | Specials Available 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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Rochester | U | 1,232 Sq Ft | $2,585 |
| The Pines of Rochester | Specials Available | The Clover - Townhome | 1,178 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
| The Boulders | 1D | 1,025 Sq Ft | $1,879 |
| The Berkman | Barocco | 987 Sq Ft | $2,058 |
| Vue North Apartments | Winona | 961 Sq Ft | $2,070 |
| FLATS 55 | 1 BED 1 BATH DEN | 944 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | A3R | 917 Sq Ft | $1,717 |
| Richard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den | 860 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| 5th on 5th Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den | 857 Sq Ft | $1,525 |
| Residence at Discovery Square | Industrial Flat One Bed | 580 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
As of November 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rochester, MN is the 1bd/1ba Model starting from $950 at The Colby in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. The second most affordable Rochester 1 Bedroom is the Carlyle Model at The Gates of Rochester starting at $984 in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rochester is currently $1,636. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rochester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | $950 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Carlyle | $984 |
| Technology Park | Studio - 60% | $995 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | $995 |
| Summit Square | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | $1,036 |
| Rochester Heights | 1 Bedroom B | $1,049 |
| Winchester Apartments & Townhomes | OHara | $1,050 |
| Zick Apartments | 1BR/1BA | $1,095 |
| Hillside Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | $1,100 |
| The Midtown Apartments | One Bed One Bath | $1,105 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rochester is at The Colby listed at $950.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is $1,636.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 1,232 square feet unit starting from $2,585 at Riverwalk Rochester.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rochester is currently 935 sq ft.
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