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101 Center E St, Unit 203
$850
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$850
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 29

101 Center E St, Unit 203

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 2
$900
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$900
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 2

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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Chester Estates
$905 - $960
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$895 - $950
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$905 - $960
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Colonial Apartments
$935
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$925
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$935
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Colonial Apartments

417-423 27th St NERochester, MN 55906
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Civic Square Apartments
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$1,092 - $3,006
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$1,092 - $3,006
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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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Nue 52
$1,195 - $1,495
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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Nue 52

6717 Gaillardia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Rochester, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $750 to $4,475 with an overall median price of $2,386. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Rochester at $750, Historic Southwest at $750, and Kutzky Park at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Rochester$2,055$750247
Historic Southwest$2,072$750195
Kutzky Park$2,072$750197
Uptown Rochester$2,072$82571
Mayo Clinic$2,092$750189
Meadow Park$2,148$750167
Downtown Rochester$2,192$750135
Northwest Rochester$2,330$925312
Forest Knoll Heritage$2,359$1,33517
North Rochester$4,475$750572

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. The Colby in the Historic Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DM Communities - RochesterFull Studio1BR,1BA$795
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$825
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lobb Field ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Eastwood Manors1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$905
Heritage Manor ApartmentsMarigold1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 2 BD with den/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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1420 3rd Ave SW4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.14
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes2 BD with den/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
The Riverview3bed/2bathroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Harvestview Place II3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
1144 Center St W, Unit #11144 Center St W2BR,1BA$1.25
Cottages of Stewartville2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Colonial Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Olympik Village ApartmentsAthena2BR,1.5BA$1.24

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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, MN
Population: 116,961

Ranked #243

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochester, MN

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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 $935.

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 $2,386.

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 $814 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

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