Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 (42 Rentals)

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Heritage Manor Apartments
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$955 - $1,230
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$890 - $1,165
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$955 - $1,230
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Gates of Rochester
$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
Required Monthly Fees
$59

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$999 - $1,539
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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
Required Monthly Fees
$50

Total Monthly Price
$1,060 - $1,605
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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Bella Grove
$1,135 - $1,675
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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Bella Grove

4320 Marigold Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
$1,231 - $2,337
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$1,220 - $2,326
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Quarry Ridge Apartments

1728 Quarry Ridge Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
Required Monthly Fees
$40

Total Monthly Price
$1,270 - $1,680
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5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Riverview
$1,320 - $1,375
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$1,320 - $1,375

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$1,320 - $1,375
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The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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Songhill41- Rent Specials
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$1,345 - $1,925
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$1,270 - $1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$75

Total Monthly Price
$1,345 - $1,925
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Songhill41- Rent Specials

3345 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Nicholas Apartments
$1,345 - $1,845
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$1,345 - $1,845

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$1,345 - $1,845
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

Nicholas Apartments

722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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Uptown Apartments
$1,470 - $1,890
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$1,320 - $1,740
Required Monthly Fees
$150

Total Monthly Price
$1,470 - $1,890
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Uptown Apartments

1721 3rd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Flats on 4th
$1,475 - $3,300
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$1,475 - $3,300

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$1,475 - $3,300
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Flats on 4th

412 SE 3rd AveRochester, MN 55904
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Woodridge on Second
$1,506 - $1,811
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$1,495 - $1,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodridge on Second

2804 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Boulders
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$1,559 - $2,594
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$1,559 - $2,594

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$1,559 - $2,594
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The Boulders

350 Boulder Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Lodge at Overland
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$1,563 - $3,890
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$1,490 - $3,817
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The Lodge at Overland

6635 Lodge View Rd NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Ashland Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Place

1990 NW Ashland DrRochester, MN 55901
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Summit Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Square

936 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1st Avenue Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1st Avenue Flats

400 1st Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Lofts at Mayo Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Mayo Park

123 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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The Quarters
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters

826 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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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 $1,124.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Zick Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,641.

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 198 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 $267 which is $2,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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