
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 with Utilities Included (70 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Rochester.


Hillside Apartments

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The Graham

Eastwood Manor

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Heritage Manor Apartments

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The Ida

Berkshire Village

River Glen

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

EastGate Apartments
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Rochester Heights

Technology Park

Cascade Apartments

Bella Grove

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Silver Lake Crossing

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5th on 5th Apartments

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Residence at Discovery Square

The Gryff Apartments

Harvestview Place II
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318 Commons

Avani Living

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The Riverview

Vue North Apartments

TwentyFirst Ave

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Nicholas Apartments

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Songhill41- Rent Specials

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The Manor at Med City

Richard Apartments

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Georgetowne Homes
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Metropolitan Market Place

The HUE

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Uptown Apartments

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Flats on 4th

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The Boulders

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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

ValleyHigh Flats II

The Square on 31st

Mile Manor Apartments

Building 4 - 210 16th St NE
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Raymond Apartments

Colonial Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

The Colby

The Beacon

The Meadows Apartments

Ashland Place

Uptown Landing

Newhouse

ValleyHigh Flats
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $875 | $1,945 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $760 | $2,705 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $850 | $4,000 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,045 | $5,388 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $1,950 | $4,218 |
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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 $1,125.
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 $2,679.
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 184 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 $210 which is $2,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.