Cheap Homes for Rent in East Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 6

2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C202

2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901

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property at 2011 Viking Dr NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2011 Viking Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 305 17th St NE

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

305 17th St NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 1302 12th Ave NW

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1302 12th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 215 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

215 Elton Hills Dr NW, Unit 6

215 Elton Hills Dr NW
RochesterMN55901

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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 2 Beds unit found at Meadow Park 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
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rochester, MN

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rochester area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Rochester apartment is the Lafayette Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes starting at $1,780 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Crystal Bay TownhomesLafayette2BR,1.5BA$1.43
1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 11225 8th Ave NW3BR,1BA$1.15
1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 19101910 Valleyhigh Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.25
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 12216 18 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.03
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage Manor ApartmentsSunflower2BR,1BA$1.26
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in East Rochester?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in East Rochester, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,000. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Rochester ranging from $800 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Rochester ranges from $800 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,121.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.