
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (22 Rentals)


867 8th Ave SE

DM Communities - Rochester

101 Center E St, Unit 404

313 7th Ave SE

Quarry Ridge Apartments

318 Commons

501 on First

Residence at Discovery Square

Metropolitan Market Place

Flats on 4th
Downtown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rochester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $700 | $2,480 |
Downtown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $840 | $4,789 |
Downtown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $925 | $6,580 |
Downtown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $995 | $8,466 |
Downtown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Downtown Rochester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Rochester is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rochester is Hillside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Rochester costs $1,930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Rochester?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Rochester have an average cost of $569 which is $1,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rochester.
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