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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (84 Rentals)
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101 Center E St, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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$895 - $1,325
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Zick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$895 - $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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$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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$925
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1Eastwood Manor Apartments
1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
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$925
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 10Total Monthly Price
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$925
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$925
1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$940
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLobb Field Apartments
1503 4th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
212 7th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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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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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1017 21st St SE
1017 21st St SERochester, MN 55904
1209.5 13th Ave NE
RochesterMN55906
223 8th Ave SE
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453 13th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
103 7th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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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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$1,025 - $1,200
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNewhouse
855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
423 4th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,075 - $1,495
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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$1,092 - $3,548
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCivic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,100 - $1,977
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBryk on Broadway
401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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$1,125 - $1,325
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHomestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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$1,125 - $1,425
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMed City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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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
2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,270 - $2,120
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
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$1,270 - $1,680
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,275 - $1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Gryff Apartments
1935 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,295 - $1,495
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 7318 Commons
318 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,295 - $1,395
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,295 - $1,695
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Riverview
211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
714 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55906
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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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$1,340 - $1,540
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31TwentyFirst Ave
875 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,345 - $1,795
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNicholas Apartments
722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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$1,360 - $1,765
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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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$1,375 - $1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Richard Apartments
11 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,375 - $3,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1501 on First
501 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,375
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$1,375
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1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 1910
1910 Valleyhigh Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,385
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$1,385
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1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1
1225 8th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,395
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,395
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1015 12th St NW, Unit 2
1015 12th St NWRochester, MN 55901
917 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55901
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$1,410 - $2,130
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRed44 Luxury Apartments | Specials Available
839 16th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,425 - $2,995
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18Metropolitan Market Place
515 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,425 - $4,000
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFirst & Banks
705 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,450 - $1,545
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7The HUE
33 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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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
1204 2nd Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,538
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1148 5th Ave SE, Unit 2
1148 5th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,545 - $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
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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 | $1,506 | $875 | $1,995 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $800 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $895 | $4,000 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,050 | $5,588 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 84 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 1 Bed unit found at Chester Estates priced from $865. Meadow Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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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| Chester Estates | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic Two Bedrooom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Med City Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Ida | Unfurnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of March 11, 2026 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 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 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 | Lafayette | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| 1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1225 8th Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Avani Living | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 1910 | 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Modern Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Chester Estates | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is Chester Estates which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $2,075.
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 17 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 $187 which is $1,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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