
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $600 with Utilities Included (61 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Rochester.


Hillside Apartments

Heritage Manor Apartments

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

Rochester Heights
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The Midtown Apartments

Technology Park

Bella Grove

5th on 5th Apartments

EastGate Apartments

Dakota Townhomes

The Manor at Med City

Silver Lake Crossing
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TwentyFirst Ave

Newly Renovated Apartments

Harvestview Apartments

Avani Living

Georgetowne Homes

Nicholas Apartments

VUE North Apartments

Flats on 4th

Richard 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 | $1,333 | $699 | $3,400 |
Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $800 | $4,924 |
Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $895 | $7,826 |
Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,100 | $5,000 |
Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $1,950 | $4,125 |
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Getting Around Rochester, MN
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Rochester is Meadow Park Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,640.
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 193 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 $552 which is $2,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.