1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN (125 Rentals)

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Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 680 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Rochester, MN that range in price from $840 to $4,789. 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 Rochester184$1,610$840
Northwest Rochester104$1,650$905
East Rochester84$1,523$840
Meadow Park64$1,558$840
Historic Southwest63$1,520$840
Kutzky Park61$1,502$840
Mayo Clinic55$1,545$840
Downtown Rochester46$1,522$840
Uptown Rochester15$1,410$840
Forest Knoll Heritage4$1,678$1,549

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 $3,225. 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$3,225
The Pines of RochesterThe Clover1,178 Sq Ft$2,099
The Boulders1D1,025 Sq Ft$1,749
Red44Orbit1,007 Sq Ft$1,985
VUE North ApartmentsWinona961 Sq Ft$2,070
The Lodge at OverlandBoulder895 Sq Ft$1,885
The Vista at South BroadwayCyrus816 Sq Ft$1,614
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms800 Sq Ft$795
River Glen1 Bedroom796 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 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 Classic One Bedroom Model at Meadow Park Apartments starting at $850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rochester is currently $1,645. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rochester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms$795
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom$850
The Colby1bd/1ba$895
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA$895
Building 4 - 210 16th St NEBuilding 4 - 210 16th St NE - 4-205$975
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$995
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B$1,049
EastGate ApartmentsA1-50$1,050
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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochester, MN

Ranked #151

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 $1,645.

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 $3,225 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 840 sq ft.

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