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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 (160 Rentals)
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414 12th Ave SE
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818 W Center St
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101 Center E St, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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$900 - $1,400
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHillside Apartments
718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
320 5th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$925 - $950
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2210 18 1/2 Ave NW
2210 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$925
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityEastwood Manor
1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$925
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$925
1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$925 - $995
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The Graham
108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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4717 14th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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$945 - $1,325
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Zick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$945 - $1,320
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$945 - $1,320
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Meadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$945 - $1,720
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$945 - $1,720
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Essex Place
937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
504 E Center St
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212 7th St NW
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$955 - $1,230
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$890 - $1,165
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Heritage Manor Apartments
2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$995
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301 6th St NW, Unit 3
301 6th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
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$59
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$999 - $1,539
The Gates of Rochester
2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
723 E Center St
RochesterMN55904
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$1,000 - $1,400
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
226 11th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,006 - $1,675
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14Bella Grove
4320 Marigold Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,020 - $1,045
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$1,020 - $1,045
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The Colby
1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,020 - $1,220
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$1,020 - $1,220
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Furlow Apartments
512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,035 - $1,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,050 - $1,900
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Glen
191 Sandbar Ct NERochester, MN 55906
1725 40th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,060 - $3,699
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!
3955 Superior DrRochester, MN 55901
2604 4th Ave NE
RochesterMN55906
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$1,085 - $1,415
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$1,005 - $1,335
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Olympik Village Apartments
402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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$1,092 - $3,332
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$1,092 - $3,332
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 208
2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C108
2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,095
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$1,095
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812 1st St NW, Unit 2
812 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
428 9th Ave SE
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4904 Opal Ln NW
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1620-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
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716 N Broadway Ave
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1348 5th Ave SE
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$1,105 - $1,610
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$1,055 - $1,560
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$1,105 - $1,610
Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,105 - $1,705
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTechnology Park
3745 NW Technology DrRochester, MN 55901
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$1,109 - $1,699
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRochester Heights
1515 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,125 - $1,595
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHomestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 1Med City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,145
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$1,145
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2520 28th St SE, Unit 2
2520 28th St SERochester, MN 55904
410 6th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
2414 30th Ave NW
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
23 8th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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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 | $1,442 | $900 | $1,980 |
| Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $875 | $2,705 |
| Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $900 | $3,695 |
| Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $1,020 | $4,034 |
| Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,495 | $4,168 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN
Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $875 to $4,348 with an overall median price of $2,498. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Historic Southwest at $875, Uptown Rochester at $875, and Northwest Rochester at $945. 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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| Historic Southwest | $1,850 | $875 | 204 |
| Uptown Rochester | $1,895 | $875 | 31 |
| Northwest Rochester | $1,901 | $945 | 124 |
| Kutzky Park | $2,195 | $875 | 191 |
| East Rochester | $2,200 | $875 | 240 |
| Meadow Park | $2,314 | $875 | 192 |
| Forest Knoll Heritage | $2,492 | $1,417 | 11 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,495 | $875 | 197 |
| Downtown Rochester | $3,295 | $875 | 148 |
| North Rochester | $4,348 | $875 | 383 |
Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $900. Zick Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. 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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| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Flats at Uptown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Carlyle | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Furlow Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Heritage Manor Apartments | Sunflower | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Center Stone Apartments | 1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at The Oliver in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 3 BD/ 1.5BA Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Kutzky 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 Oliver | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes | 3 BD/ 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| River Glen | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Quarters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 2520 28th St SE, Unit 2 | 2520 28th St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Olympik Village Apartments | Ares | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,498.
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 124 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 $270 which is $2,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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