Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (63 Rentals)

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101 Center E St, Unit 416
$900
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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

101 Center E St, Unit 416

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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property at 320 5th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 5th St SE

RochesterMN55904
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Zick Apartments
Rent Specials
$945 - $1,895
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$945 - $1,895

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$945 - $1,895
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zick Apartments

603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 504 E Center St

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

504 E Center St

RochesterMN55904
property at 723 E Center St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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723 E Center St

RochesterMN55904

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Furlow Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,020 - $1,220
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$1,020 - $1,220

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$1,020 - $1,220
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Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Colby
Rent Specials
$1,050 - $1,125
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$970 - $1,045
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$80

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$1,050 - $1,125
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Colby

1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1348 5th Ave SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Andrew Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,175 - $1,280
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$1,095 - $1,200
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,175 - $1,280
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

Andrew Apartments

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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George Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,175 - $1,330
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$1,095 - $1,250
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,175 - $1,330
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

George Apartments

625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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The Ida
$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 802 2nd St NW

$1,235

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$1,235

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$1,235

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 2nd St NW

RochesterMN55901

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property at 322 6th St SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

322 6th St SE

RochesterMN55904
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
Required Monthly Fees
$40

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$1,270 - $1,680
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Riverview
Rent Specials
$1,345 - $1,595
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$1,345 - $1,595

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$1,345 - $1,595
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 319 14th St SW

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 14th St SW

RochesterMN55902
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Nicholas Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,370 - $1,895
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$1,370 - $1,895

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$1,370 - $1,895
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nicholas Apartments

722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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property at 410 6th Ave SW

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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410 6th Ave SW, Unit M5

410 6th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
property at 1910 Center St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

1910 Center St W

RochesterMN55902
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The Berkman
Rent Specials
$1,427 - $8,105
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$1,337 - $8,015
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Berkman

217 14th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 824 W Center St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

824 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
property at 728 1st Ave SW

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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728 1st Ave SW, Unit 401

728 1st Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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864 9th Ave SE
$1,525 - $1,595
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$1,525 - $1,595

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$1,525 - $1,595
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

864 9th Ave SE

864 9th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Flats on 4th
$1,525 - $3,300
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$1,525 - $3,300

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$1,525 - $3,300
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Flats on 4th

412 SE 3rd AveRochester, MN 55904
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Uptown Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,545 - $1,815
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$1,475 - $1,745
Required Monthly Fees
$70

Total Monthly Price
$1,545 - $1,815
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Uptown Apartments

1721 3rd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Maven on Broadway
$1,550 - $4,855
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$1,475 - $4,780
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Maven on Broadway

425 S BroadwayRochester, MN 55904
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property at 1215 7th Ave SE

$1,579

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$1,579

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$1,579

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1215 7th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Flats at Uptown
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at Uptown

221-229 19th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Raymond Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

23 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Newhouse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Newhouse

855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quarry Ridge Apartments

1728 Quarry Ridge Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
Corporate Housing

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Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,095
George Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Furlow ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,195
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MN

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.14 price per square foot 864 9th Ave SE Model at 864 9th Ave SE in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 1131 7th Ave SW Model at 1131 7th Ave SW starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
864 9th Ave SE864 9th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.14
1131 7th Ave SW1131 7th Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.00
Quarry Ridge ApartmentsB2R2BR,2BA$1.63
The Oliver2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.89
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
812 1st St NW, Unit 2812 1st St NW2BR,1BA$1.22
Civic Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 855 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.77
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$1.51
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1.85
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MN

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rochester is at Hillside Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment is $1,095 at The Colby.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rochester is starting from $995 at Meadow Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,320.

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