Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN from $670 (39 Rentals)

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1143 1st St NW, Unit 105
$690
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$690

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$690
Studio Apartment Available Nov 1

1143 1st St NW, Unit 105

1143 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Heritage Manor Apartments
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$865
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$865 - $1,110
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$930 - $1,175
Studio Apartments Available Nov 4

Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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101 Center E St, Unit 405
$900
Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Jan 6, 2026

101 Center E St, Unit 405

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
$900
Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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$900

Total Monthly Price
$900
Studio Apartment Available Jun 5, 2026

1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Graham
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$925 - $975
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$925 - $975

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$925 - $975
Studio Apartments Available Dec 1

The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Songhill41- Rent Specials
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$1,250 - $1,315
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$1,250 - $1,999
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$65

Total Monthly Price
$1,315 - $2,064
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Songhill41- Rent Specials

3345 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Berkman
$1,308 - $1,463
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$1,308 - $11,954
Required Monthly Fees
$84

Total Monthly Price
$1,392 - $12,038
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The Berkman

217 14th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 6450 37th Ave NW

6450 37th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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The Square on 31st
Studio Apartments

The Square on 31st

310-320 31st St NERochester, MN 55906
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Newhouse
Studio Apartments

Newhouse

855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Raymond Apartments
Studio Apartments

Raymond Apartments

23 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Benaiah on Broadway
Studio Apartments

Benaiah on Broadway

810 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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Rochester, MN Local Guide

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Rochester, MN
Population: 116,961

Ranked #243

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochester, MN

Ranked #31

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Location, Location, Location!

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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

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 $984.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in Rochester is DM Communities - Rochester which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Rochester costs $2,441.

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 121 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 $758 which is $1,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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