
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Rochester area of Rochester.


Eastwood Manors

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The Graham

DM Communities - Rochester

Lobb Field Apartments

Zick Apartments

Hillside Apartments

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101 Center E St, Unit 307

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
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Heritage Manor Apartments

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Chester Estates

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1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4

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2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 1

2nd St Flats

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1237 4th Ave SW, Unit 1

Meadow Park Apartments

1348 5th Ave SE

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Civic Square Apartments
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Sunshine Highland Block

EastGate Apartments

Bryk on Broadway

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The Ida

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The Midtown Apartments

Homestead Village Townhomes

5th on 5th Apartments

1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

Eastwood Ridge

The Manor at Med City
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Berkshire Village

Silver Lake Crossing

The Gryff Apartments

The Vista at South Broadway

Maria Apartments

1st Avenue Flats

Residence at Discovery Square

318 Commons

Uptown Apartments

The HUE
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The Riverview

Avani Living

TwentyFirst Ave

Nicholas Apartments

501 on First

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The Rosewater

The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

725 7th Ave SE

1348 4th Ave SW

1346 4th Ave SW
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $650 | $2,050 |
| East Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $775 | $2,705 |
| East Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $900 | $3,700 |
| East Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,150 | $3,660 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 69 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 Zick Apartments priced from $895. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Heritage Manor Apartments | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| EastGate Apartments | S1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,096 |
| The Midtown Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Eastwood Ridge | Hummingbird | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rochester, MN
As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East 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 East Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1420 3rd Ave SW | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Falcon Heights Townhomes | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
| Avani Living | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Quarters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4 | 1309 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 1 | 2216 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Rochester, Rochester, MN
Ranked #2
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Rochester, Rochester, MN
Longfellow Choice Elementary
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
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Getting Around the East Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 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 $1,198.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in East Rochester is The Colby which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in East Rochester costs $2,063.
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 12 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 $122 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Rochester.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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