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Hillside Apartments
718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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101 Center E St, Unit 313
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Graham
108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$925 - $1,170
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Heritage Manor Apartments
2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Sutton Place
1903 17th St SERochester, MN 55904
1816 34th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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Essex Place
937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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$945 - $1,895
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Zick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$947 - $1,487
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The Gates of Rochester
2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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2210 18 1/2 Ave NW
2210 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
313 7th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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Olympik Village Apartments
402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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1015 3rd Ave SE, Unit 3
1015 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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1243 4th Ave SW, Unit 1
1243 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Furlow Apartments
512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,025 - $1,395
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Berkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Colby
1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Meadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1807 Greenfield Ln SW
RochesterMN55902
2604 4th Ave NE, Unit 10
2604 4th Ave NE
RochesterMN55906
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Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!
3955 Superior DrRochester, MN 55901
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$1,092 - $3,058
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,099 - $1,559
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Rochester Heights
1515 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
322 6th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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River Glen
191 Sandbar Ct NERochester, MN 55906
1846 37th St NW
RochesterMN55901
358 Elton Hills Dr NW, Unit 23
358 Elton Hills Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,125 - $1,595
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Homestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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2414 30th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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Technology Park
3745 NW Technology DrRochester, MN 55901
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Bella Grove
4320 Marigold Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,175 - $1,490
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EastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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$1,175 - $1,330
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George Apartments
625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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$1,175 - $1,280
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Andrew Apartments
621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,188 - $2,071
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Bryk on Broadway
401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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West Willow
1901 26th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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325 Broadway Ave S, Unit 2
325 Broadway Ave SRochester, MN 55904
2601 55th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
2315 30th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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Med City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
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Silver Lake Crossing
28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
519 E Center St
RochesterMN55904
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1115 9 1/2 Ave SE, Unit 2
1115 9 1/2 Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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1238 Center St W, Unit #3
1238 Center St WRochester, MN 55902
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5th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Residence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
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Rochester, MN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,419 | $900 | $1,975 |
| Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $925 | $2,795 |
| Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $950 | $4,259 |
| Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,170 | $4,205 |
| Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,395 | $4,218 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $900 to $4,259 with an overall median price of $1,618. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Uptown Rochester at $1,503, Downtown Rochester at $1,595, and Historic Southwest at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Uptown Rochester | $1,503 | $900 | 48 |
| Downtown Rochester | $1,595 | $900 | 160 |
| Historic Southwest | $1,595 | $900 | 220 |
| Kutzky Park | $1,595 | $900 | 216 |
| Meadow Park | $1,595 | $900 | 223 |
| East Rochester | $1,599 | $900 | 275 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,607 | $900 | 220 |
| Forest Knoll Heritage | $1,643 | $1,397 | 19 |
| North Rochester | $1,669 | $900 | 440 |
| Northwest Rochester | $1,679 | $957 | 146 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at 857 1st St SW in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $700. Heritage Manor Apartments in the Kutzky Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 857 1st St SW | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Heritage Manor Apartments | Lily | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Sutton Place | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 109 16th St NE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Eastwood Manor Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Olympik Village Apartments | Zeus | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Furlow Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.07 price per square foot 864 9th Ave SE Model at 864 9th Ave SE in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 4 Bedroom A Model at The Quarters starting at $1,395 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 864 9th Ave SE | 864 9th Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Quarters | 4 Bedroom A | 4BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Harvestview Place II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Essex Place | Three Bedroom - Loon | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Cottages of Stewartville | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Eastwood Manor Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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.
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Public School - Grades K-5 (334)
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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 $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Sutton Place which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $1,618.
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 149 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 $281 which is $1,337 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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