
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (108 Rentals)
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504 7th St SW, Unit 3

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315 5th St SE, Unit 2

Eastwood Manor Apartments

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101 Center E St, Unit 416

Hillside Apartments

320 5th St SE

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

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2210 18 1/2 Ave NW

504 E Center St
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Heritage Manor Apartments

The Beacon

723 E Center St

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Meadow Park Apartments

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Zick Apartments

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The Colby

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Civic Square Apartments

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812 1st St NW, Unit 2

EastGate Apartments

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Furlow Apartments
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1348 5th Ave SE

Homestead Village Townhomes

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Andrew Apartments

23 8th St NW

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George Apartments

Bryk on Broadway

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864 9th Ave SE

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The Ida

712 10th Ave SE

802 2nd St NW
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Silver Lake Crossing

2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE

322 6th St SE

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5th on 5th Apartments

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Berkshire Village

The HUE

1807 Greenfield Ln SW, Unit 1

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The Boulders

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West Willow

Eastwood Ridge
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104 21st St SW

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Residence at Discovery Square

TwentyFirst Ave

319 14th St SW

The Gryff Apartments

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The Berkman

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The Manor at Med City

Preserve on Maine

Richard Apartments

501 on First
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East Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| East Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,391 | $630 | $1,975 |
| East Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $825 | $2,705 |
| East Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $900 | $3,695 |
| East Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,175 | $4,121 |
| East Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $1,495 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Heritage Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable East Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Heritage Manor Apartments | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Modern Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Andrew Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rochester, MN
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rochester area is the $1.50 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at 318 Commons in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Rochester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 1st Avenue Flats starting at $1,325 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 318 Commons | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 864 9th Ave SE | 864 9th Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 812 1st St NW, Unit 2 | 812 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| West Willow | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 504 7th St SW, Unit 3 | 504 7th St SW | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| 827 1st St SW, Unit 6 | 827 1st St SW | Studio ,0.5BA | $1.58 |
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Best Local Schools in East Rochester, Rochester, MN
Longfellow Choice Elementary
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rochester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Rochester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Rochester is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in East Rochester is Heritage Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in East Rochester costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 15 regular apartments in East 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 East Rochester?
Cheap apartments in East Rochester have an average cost of $1,359 which is $841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Rochester.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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