Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1134 W Center St

1134 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
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Chester Estates
$805 - $935
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$795 - $925
Required Monthly Fees
$10

Total Monthly Price
$805 - $935
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 725 7th Ave SE

725 7th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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101 Center E St, Unit 305
$900
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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Feb 27, 2026

101 Center E St, Unit 305

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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property at 229 19th Ave SW

229 19th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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The Ida
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price
$1,000 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1348 5th Ave SE

1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Civic Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,092 - $3,103
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$1,092 - $3,103

Total Monthly Price
$1,092 - $3,103
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

RochesterMN55904
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The Berkman
$1,394 - $12,966
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$1,310 - $12,882
Required Monthly Fees
$84

Total Monthly Price
$1,394 - $12,966
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Berkman

217 14th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1348 4th Ave SW

1348 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
property at 1346 4th Ave SW

1346 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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Newhouse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Newhouse

855 1st St 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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Uptown Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Landing

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Furlow Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Uptown Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Terrace

625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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Old City Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old City Hall

224 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Chester Estates priced from $805. DM Communities - Rochester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$805
DM Communities - RochesterUptown Court Apartment1BR,1BA$845
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$950
Residence at Discovery SquareIndustrial Flat StudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Bryk on BroadwayStudio - Type 2 - 60%Studio,1BA$1,279
Uptown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MN

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rochester area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Rochester apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 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.
1420 3rd Ave SW4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.00
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
1144 Center St W, Unit #11144 Center St W2BR,1BA$1.25
Quarry Ridge ApartmentsB2R2BR,2BA$1.52
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
1148 5th Ave SE, Unit Unit 21148 5th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.71
1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 41309 3rd Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.15
DM Communities - Rochester2nd Street Villas Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.58
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MN

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Zick Apartments listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rochester Apartment is $805 at Chester Estates.

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 $925 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 $995.

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