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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (68 Rentals)
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$775 - $950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityEastwood Manors
1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$845 - $995
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDM Communities - Rochester
225-229 6th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLobb Field Apartments
1503 4th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$895 - $1,325
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowZick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$900 - $1,400
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHillside Apartments
718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$900
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Studio Apartment Available Mar 23, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$900
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$900
1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$900
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Studio Apartment Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$900
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101 Center E St, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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$900 - $1,075
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026The Beacon
431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$935
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$925
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Chester Estates
1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$945
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$945
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1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4
1309 3rd Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$950
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability2nd St Flats
221-229 19th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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511 10th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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$975
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$975
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$975
1237 4th Ave SW, Unit 1
1237 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$995 - $1,325
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,092 - $3,006
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$1,092 - $3,006
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,095 - $1,145
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySunshine Highland Block
1902 - 1929 20th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,096 - $1,345
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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$1,100 - $1,899
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBryk on Broadway
401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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$1,100 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,400
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,125 - $1,550
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Homestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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$1,150 - $1,525
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now5th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
1-8 1/2 2nd St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,200 - $1,525
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMed City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,225 - $1,395
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,225 - $1,630
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Manor at Med City
1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,250 - $2,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSilver Lake Crossing
28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,250 - $1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Gryff Apartments
1935 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,260 - $1,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityMaria Apartments
1119 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,270 - $1,995
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
117 21st St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,295 - $1,675
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now318 Commons
318 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,295 - $1,695
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowUptown Apartments
1721 3rd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,315 - $2,599
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe HUE
33 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,320 - $2,375
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAvani Living
1610 Center StRochester, MN 55902
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$1,320 - $1,695
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Riverview
211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,340 - $1,540
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTwentyFirst Ave
875 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,350 - $1,850
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNicholas Apartments
722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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916 1st St SE
RochesterMN55904
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodridge on Second
2804 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,375 - $3,200
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now501 on First
501 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,395 - $1,975
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Park in Kutzky Neighborhood
408 8 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
1346 4th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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$1,400
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$1,400
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1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1
1225 8th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
1348 4th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
725 7th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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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 |
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| Historic Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $650 | $2,050 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $775 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $900 | $3,700 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,150 | $3,660 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Historic Southwest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Southwest area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at The Graham priced from $775. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Graham | Studio w/ Utilities & Wifi Included | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 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 |
| The Ida | Furnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Med City Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest 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 Historic Southwest apartment is the Excelsior Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes starting at $1,870 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Crystal Bay Townhomes | Excelsior | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 115 16th St NE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1225 8th Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Avani Living | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Quarters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5th on 5th Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4 | 1309 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Southwest, Rochester, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Historic Southwest Neighborhood in Rochester, MN
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 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 Historic Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Southwest is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is The Colby which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $2,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Southwest?
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 10 regular apartments in Historic Southwest 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 Historic Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Historic Southwest have an average cost of $130 which is $1,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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