
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $700 with Utilities Included (61 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Rochester.


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The Graham

Eastwood Manor

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Zick Apartments

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Heritage Manor Apartments

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The Ida

Bella Grove

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The Colby

Berkshire Village

River Glen
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Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

Technology Park

Rochester Heights

EastGate Apartments

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Residence at Discovery Square

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Silver Lake Crossing

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5th on 5th Apartments

The HUE

Northern Valley Apartments
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Songhill41- Rent Specials

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The Riverview

The Gryff Apartments

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The Manor at Med City

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Dakota Townhomes

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Nicholas Apartments

Richard Apartments

Vue North Apartments

Avani Living

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Georgetowne Homes
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Metropolitan Market Place

The Square on 31st

Mile Manor Apartments

Building 4 - 210 16th St NE

Raymond Apartments

Colonial Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

The Beacon

The Meadows Apartments

Ashland Place
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Uptown Landing

Newhouse

ValleyHigh Flats

Green Arbor Commons

Washington Village East Apartments

Nue 52

Falcon Landing Apartments

ValleyHigh Flats II

The Midtown Apartments

Valley High
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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 | $1,461 | $900 | $2,080 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $875 | $2,954 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $900 | $4,000 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,020 | $4,137 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,495 | $4,168 |
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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 $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,587.
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 110 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 $312 which is $2,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.