
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $900 with Utilities Included (71 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Rochester.


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Heritage Manor Apartments

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The Graham

Sutton Place

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Berkshire Village

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The Colby

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

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EastGate Apartments

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Andrew Apartments

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The Ida

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Silver Lake Crossing

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5th on 5th Apartments

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Residence at Discovery Square
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Dakota Townhomes

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TwentyFirst Ave

Vue North Apartments

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The Riverview

The Gryff Apartments

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The Manor at Med City

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Nicholas Apartments

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Georgetowne Homes
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Richard Apartments

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Avani Living

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Riverwalk Rochester

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Flats on 4th

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Uptown Apartments

Harvestview Place II

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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

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The Boulders
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The Square on 31st

Mile Manor Apartments

Eastwood Manor Apartments

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Colonial Apartments

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Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,430 | $900 | $2,294 |
| Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $925 | $2,807 |
| Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $950 | $4,259 |
| Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,170 | $4,067 |
| Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,395 | $4,218 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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 Sutton Place which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $1,636.
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 132 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 $292 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
Expert Rental Resources
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.