
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 (115 Rentals)
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DM Communities - Rochester

Meadow Park Apartments

Hillside Apartments

313 7th Ave SE

The Gates of Rochester
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212 7th St NW

1609 10th St SE

Heritage Manor Apartments

Technology Park

The Midtown Apartments

1614-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE

Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
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Olympik Village Apartments

Berkshire Village

Rochester Heights

EastGate Apartments

23 8th St NW

Bryk on Broadway

423 4th Ave SE

Bella Grove

Homestead Village Townhomes

Civic Square Apartments

5th on 5th Apartments

Georgetowne Homes
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Dakota Townhomes

Northern Valley Apartments

103 7th Ave NW

The Manor at Med City

Crown Apartments

Eastwood Ridge

The Gryff Apartments

515 5th Ave SE

1st Avenue Flats
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TwentyFirst Ave

Residence at Discovery Square

The Rosewater

The Vista at South Broadway

Nue 52

318 Commons

317 9th Ave SE

The Ida

106 14th St NE, Unit Basement Duplex
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 | $1,358 | $775 | $3,047 |
Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $850 | $4,558 |
Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $925 | $6,563 |
Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $1,395 | $4,250 |
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Rochester, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $775 to $11,010 with an overall median price of $2,296. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadow Park at $775, East Rochester at $775, and Historic Southwest at $775. 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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Meadow Park | $1,941 | $775 | 130 |
East Rochester | $1,979 | $775 | 202 |
Historic Southwest | $1,987 | $775 | 153 |
Kutzky Park | $2,007 | $775 | 148 |
Mayo Clinic | $2,007 | $775 | 137 |
Uptown Rochester | $2,007 | $845 | 44 |
Downtown Rochester | $2,015 | $775 | 96 |
Forest Knoll Heritage | $2,214 | $1,340 | 15 |
Northwest Rochester | $2,330 | $915 | 281 |
North Rochester | $4,475 | $775 | 488 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at DM Communities - Rochester in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $795. Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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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DM Communities - Rochester | Full Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
The Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Building 4 - 210 16th St NE | Building 4 - 210 16th St NE - 4-205 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Winchester Apartments & Townhomes | OHara | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
The Midtown Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Technology Park | Studio - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Blue Jay | Studio,1BA | $1,001 |
Summit Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 BD/1.5BA Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Kutzky Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 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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The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes | 3 BD/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
Georgetowne Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
106 14th St NE, Unit Basement Duplex | 106 14th St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Quarters | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Harvestview Place II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Cottages of Stewartville | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Heritage Manor Apartments | Sunflower | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
DM Communities - Rochester | Full Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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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.
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,010.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is DM Communities - Rochester which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,296.
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 164 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 $199 which is $2,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
Expert Rental Resources
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