Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (89 Rentals)

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property at 619 2nd St NW

$760

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$760

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$760

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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619 2nd St NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 504 E Center St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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504 E Center St

RochesterMN55904
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Zick Apartments
$895 - $1,120
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$895 - $1,120

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$895 - $1,120
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Zick Apartments

603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 818 W Center St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

818 W Center St

RochesterMN55902

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property at 212 7th St NW

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901
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Heritage Manor Apartments
$955 - $1,230
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$890 - $1,165
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$65

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$955 - $1,230
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 24

Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 223 8th Ave SE

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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223 8th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 229 19th Ave SW

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 10

229 19th Ave SW

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

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$1,000 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 423 4th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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423 4th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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Civic Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,092 - $3,530
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$1,092 - $3,530

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$1,092 - $3,530
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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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

RochesterMN55904
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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$40

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$1,270 - $1,680
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
$1,316 - $2,254
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$1,305 - $2,243
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Quarry Ridge Apartments

1728 Quarry Ridge Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Riverview
$1,320 - $1,695
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$1,320 - $1,695

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$1,320 - $1,695
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The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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Nicholas Apartments
$1,345 - $1,845
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$1,345 - $1,845

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$1,345 - $1,845
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Nicholas Apartments

722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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The Manor at Med City
$1,360 - $1,765
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$135

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$1,360 - $1,765
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 917 N Broadway Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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917 N Broadway Ave

RochesterMN55901
property at 1910 Center St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1910 Center St W

RochesterMN55902
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Uptown Apartments
$1,470 - $1,870
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$1,320 - $1,720
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$150

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$1,470 - $1,870
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Uptown Apartments

1721 3rd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Flats on 4th
Rent Specials
$1,475 - $3,300
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$1,475 - $3,300

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$1,475 - $3,300
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Flats on 4th

412 SE 3rd AveRochester, MN 55904
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The Rosewater
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$1,491 - $2,958
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$1,401 - $2,868
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The Rosewater

1155 Felty Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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East Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$920
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Lobb Field ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$995
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200
Civic Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 602 Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$1,250
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,295
318 Commons0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rochester, MN

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rochester area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value East Rochester apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Avani Living starting at $1,696 with a $1.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.70
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Med City ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.62
Lobb Field ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.42
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$1.43
DM Communities - Rochester620-3071BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Rochester is at Hillside Apartments listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rochester Apartment is $895 at Zick Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Rochester is starting from $920 at Meadow Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $995.

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