
Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN (253 Rentals)


First & Banks

Bryk on Broadway

Avani Living

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Flats on 4th

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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

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Civic Square Apartments

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Metropolitan Market Place

Homestead Village Townhomes

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The Quarters
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Riverwalk Rochester

501 on First

Richard Apartments

Hillside Apartments

The Gryff Apartments

EastGate Apartments

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Maven on Broadway

The HUE

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5th on 5th Apartments
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Residence at Discovery Square

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Meadow Park Apartments

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The Berkman

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The Manor at Med City

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The Colby

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Woodridge on Second

1st Avenue Flats

Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic

TwentyFirst Ave

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Crystal Bay Townhomes
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Berkshire Village

318 Commons

Newhouse

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The Ida

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Med City Apartments

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704 E Center St

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West Willow

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George Apartments

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Zick Apartments

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Uptown Apartments
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Andrew Apartments

DM Communities - Rochester

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Nicholas Apartments

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The Riverview

Sutton Place

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Furlow Apartments

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1913 3rd Ave NE, Unit A

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915 N Broadway, Unit The Nest

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1115 9 1/2 Ave SE, Unit 2

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2416 5th St SW, Unit B
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Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $725 | $1,975 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $925 | $2,907 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $995 | $4,259 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,250 | $4,163 |
| Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,395 | $1,950 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Historic Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,624 | $1,130 | $2,395 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,050 | $1,500 | $2,850 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,521 | $1,800 | $4,400 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 253 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Southwest, Rochester, MN
Ranked #4
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Southwest
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Historic Southwest area of Rochester, MN?
As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 253 available Historic Southwest apartments priced from $725 to $4,259, with an average monthly rent of $1,902.
How much are Studio apartments in Historic Southwest?
There are currently 52 Studio Apartments in Historic Southwest with rent ranges from $725 to $1,975 with an average price of $1,427.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Historic Southwest ranges from $925 to $2,907 with an average monthly rent of $1,628.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Southwest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Historic Southwest range from $995 to $4,259. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,044.
How expensive are Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Historic Southwest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $4,163 - averaging $2,717 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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