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315 5th St SE, Unit 2
315 5th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityEastwood Manor Apartments
1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
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101 Center E St, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHillside Apartments
718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
15 12th Ave NW, Unit 3
15 12th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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$925 - $950
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1Sutton Place
1903 17th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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Zick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Meadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$995 - $1,075
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Studio Apartments Available NowThe Beacon
431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Furlow Apartments
512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Berkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Colby
1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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812 1st St NW, Unit 2
812 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
1348 5th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHomestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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Andrew Apartments
621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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George Apartments
625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
23 8th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBryk on Broadway
401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
712 10th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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West Willow
1901 26th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
802 2nd St NW
RochesterMN55901
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Residence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
1807 Greenfield Ln SW, Unit 1
1807 Greenfield Ln SW
RochesterMN55902
322 6th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
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Silver Lake Crossing
28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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5th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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1131 7th Ave SW
1131 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
521 19th St NW, Unit 31
521 19th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe HUE
33 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
104 21st St SW
RochesterMN55902
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875 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Riverview
211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
319 14th St SW
RochesterMN55902
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1The Gryff Apartments
1935 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Manor at Med City
1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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Nicholas Apartments
722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1Richard Apartments
11 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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501 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
410 6th Ave SW, Unit M5
410 6th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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Woodridge on Second
2804 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
917 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55901
1929 3rd Ave NE, Unit #2
1929 3rd Ave NE
RochesterMN55906
1910 Center St W
RochesterMN55902
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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 | $1,450 | $900 | $1,975 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $825 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,000 | $3,600 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,175 | $4,256 |
| Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $1,495 | $1,950 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 101 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 Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Chester Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. 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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| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Chester Estates | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Modern Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Zick Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Furlow Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.14 price per square foot 864 9th Ave SE Model at 864 9th Ave SE in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the 1131 7th Ave SW Model at 1131 7th Ave SW starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Meadow Park 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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| 864 9th Ave SE | 864 9th Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1131 7th Ave SW | 1131 7th Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Crystal Bay Townhomes | Lafayette | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 812 1st St NW, Unit 2 | 812 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| West Willow | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Chester Estates | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic Two Bedrooom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is The Colby which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $2,050.
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 11 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 $1,281 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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