Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 (139 Rentals)

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property at 619 2nd St NW

$760 - $1,625

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$760

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619 2nd St NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 504 E Center St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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504 E Center St

RochesterMN55904
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Zick Apartments
$895 - $1,525
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$895 - $1,525

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$895 - $1,525
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Zick Apartments

603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 818 W Center St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

818 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
property at 423 4th Ave SE

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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423 4th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 212 7th St NW

$950

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$950

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$950

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212 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 1348 5th Ave SE

$950 - $1,100

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$950

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$950

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Available Jul 10

1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Heritage Manor Apartments
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$955 - $1,230
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$890 - $1,165
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$65

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$955 - $1,230
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Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 223 8th Ave SE

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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223 8th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 229 19th Ave SW

$995

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$995

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$995

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229 19th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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The Gates of Rochester
$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
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$59

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$999 - $1,539
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The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Ida
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$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Essex Place
$1,020 - $1,745
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$1,020 - $1,745

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$1,020 - $1,745
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Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,060 - $1,605
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$1,010 - $1,555
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$50

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$1,060 - $1,605
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,085 - $1,615
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$1,005 - $1,535
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$80

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$1,085 - $1,615
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Civic Square Apartments
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$1,092 - $3,530
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$1,092 - $3,530

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$1,092 - $3,530
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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 1340 4th Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

1340 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902

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The Riverview
$1,195 - $1,420
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$1,195 - $1,420

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$1,195 - $1,420
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The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
$1,206 - $2,278
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$1,195 - $2,267
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Quarry Ridge Apartments

1728 Quarry Ridge Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $650 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,852. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Rochester at $1,050, Uptown Rochester at $1,400, and Meadow Park at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Rochester$2,295$1,0507
Uptown Rochester$2,295$1,4003
Meadow Park$2,397$1,0507
Northwest Rochester$2,525$2,5251
Kutzky Park$2,735$65012
Mayo Clinic$2,735$1,05011
East Rochester$3,200$1,05014
Forest Knoll Heritage$3,350$1,7003
Historic Southwest$3,495$1,05011
North Rochester$3,497$65027

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Zick Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $895. Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$970
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,020
River Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
The Gates of RochesterDartmouth2BR,1BA$1,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN

As of April 29, 2026 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 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,620 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Northwest Rochester 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.
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes3 BD/ 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
607 5th Ave SE, Unit 1607 5th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.37
Jordan Creek and MillsZumbro2BR,1BA$1.40
Heritage Manor ApartmentsSunflower2BR,1BA$1.28
2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 42216 18 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.00
The Gates of RochesterDartmouth2BR,1.5BA$1.29
1712 45th St NW, Unit # 31712 45th St NW2BR,1BA$1.19
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
River Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochester is at Hillside Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochester Apartment is $895 at Zick Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is starting from $970 at Meadow Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,020.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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