Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $945 (61 Rentals)

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Heritage Manor Apartments
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$1,050 - $1,195
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$865 - $1,130
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$930 - $1,195
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 10, 2026

Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,060
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$1,060 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,140 - $1,380
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Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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The Gates of Rochester
$1,080 - $1,359
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$930 - $1,435
Required Monthly Fees
$59

Total Monthly Price
$989 - $1,494
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The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
Rent Specials
$1,090
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$1,060 - $1,525
Required Monthly Fees
$50

Total Monthly Price
$1,110 - $1,575
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 117 21st St SE

$1,279

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$1,279

Total Monthly Price
$1,279

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117 21st St SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 2426 30th Ave NW

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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2426 30th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 916 1st St SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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916 1st St SE

RochesterMN55904
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Nue 52
$1,360 - $1,510
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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Nue 52

6717 Gaillardia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 1348 4th Ave SW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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1348 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
property at 1346 4th Ave SW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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1346 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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ValleyHigh Flats II
2 Bedroom Apartments

ValleyHigh Flats II

3450 Kenosha Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Mile Manor Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mile Manor Apartments

1617 4th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Chester Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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504 14th St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

504 14th St SE

1503 14th Ave NERochester, MN 55901
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ValleyHigh Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

ValleyHigh Flats

3433 Kenosha Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Square on 31st
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Square on 31st

310-320 31st St NERochester, MN 55906
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Valley High
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

2350 Valleyhigh Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Summit Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Square

936 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Rochester, MN
Population: 116,961

Ranked #243

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochester, MN

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rochester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rochester is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Green Arbor Commons which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,446.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochester?

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 76 regular apartments in Rochester 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 Rochester?

Cheap apartments in Rochester have an average cost of $203 which is $2,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!