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1143 1st St NW, Unit 105
1143 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDM Communities - Rochester
225-229 6th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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725 7th Ave SE
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1529 6th Ave SE
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Chester Estates
1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLobb Field Apartments
1503 4th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityColonial Apartments
417-423 27th St NERochester, MN 55906
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603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
417 27th St NE
RochesterMN55906
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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101 Center E St, Unit 405
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHillside Apartments
718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Graham
108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
1501 6th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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Heritage Manor Apartments
2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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1602 45th St NW, Unit APT#4
1602 45th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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229 19th Ave SW
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824 W Center St
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2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 1
2216 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGreen Arbor Commons
1820-1858 37th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4
1309 3rd Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$984 - $1,494
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The Gates of Rochester
2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,001 - $1,670
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!
3955 Superior DrRochester, MN 55901
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3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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1515 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
1928-1920 20th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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2825 56th St NW, Unit C
2825 56th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
23 8th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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The Midtown Apartments
204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEssex Place
937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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4320 Marigold Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTechnology Park
3745 NW Technology DrRochester, MN 55901
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1902 - 1929 20th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now5th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastwood Ridge
3043 Towne Club Pky SERochester, MN 55904
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNorthern Valley Apartments
2826-2908 Northern Valley DrRochester, MN 55906
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Vista at South Broadway
560 28th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Gryff Apartments
1935 2nd St SWRochester, 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 | $1,425 | $670 | $2,050 |
| Cheap Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $775 | $2,705 |
| Cheap Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $895 | $3,700 |
| Cheap Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $995 | $5,353 |
| Cheap Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,900 | $4,125 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN
Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $670 to $5,353 with an overall median price of $2,441. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Rochester at $945, Uptown Rochester at $670, and East Rochester at $670. 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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| Northwest Rochester | $1,889 | $945 | 132 |
| Uptown Rochester | $1,987 | $670 | 71 |
| East Rochester | $2,000 | $670 | 231 |
| Kutzky Park | $2,047 | $670 | 175 |
| Historic Southwest | $2,192 | $670 | 177 |
| Meadow Park | $2,200 | $670 | 150 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,250 | $670 | 166 |
| Forest Knoll Heritage | $2,305 | $1,250 | 32 |
| Downtown Rochester | $2,997 | $670 | 108 |
| North Rochester | $4,550 | $670 | 370 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Communities - Rochester | Full Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2nd St Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Carlyle | 1BR,1BA | $984 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $1.17 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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| 1420 3rd Ave SW | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes | 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Avalon Cove Townhomes | C1R Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 1144 Center St W, Unit #1 | 1144 Center St W | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Olympik Village Apartments | Apollo | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Green Arbor Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4 | 1309 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 2825 56th St NW, Unit C | 2825 56th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 842 1st St SW, Unit 7 | 842 1st St SW | Studio ,0.5BA | $1.22 |
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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.
Rochester, MNPopulation: 116,961
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51 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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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 $984.
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 $2,441.
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 121 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 $758 which is $1,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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