Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $900 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Rochester area of Rochester.

property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 410 6th Ave SW

$1,395

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$1,395

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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 220 Broadway Ave S

$1,395

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$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

220 Broadway Ave S

RochesterMN55904

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property at 1910 Center St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

1910 Center St W

RochesterMN55902
property at 728 1st Ave SW

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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728 1st Ave SW, Unit 401

728 1st Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
property at 224 9th Ave NW

$1,525

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$1,525

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

224 9th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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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 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

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 Downtown Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Rochester?

There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester, MN with pricing that ranges from $825 to $4,144. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Rochester ranging from $900 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Rochester ranges from $900 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,026.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Rochester range from $1,295 to $4,144, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,940 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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