619 2nd St NW
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (92 Rentals)
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504 E Center St
RochesterMN55904
1620-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$875
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Studio Apartment Available Jul 17Total Monthly Price
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$875
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$875
101 Center E St, Unit 416, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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$895 - $1,525
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$895 - $1,525
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$895 - $1,525
Zick 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
818 W Center St
RochesterMN55902
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$900Studio Apartments Available May 5
1301 1st St SW, Unit 203
1301 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$920 - $1,325
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$920 - $1,325
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$920 - $1,325
Meadow Park Apartments
412 14th 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, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$925
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityEastwood Manor
1532 10th St SERochester, MN 55904
212 7th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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$950
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$950
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$950
301 6th St NW, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment
301 6th St NWRochester, MN 55901
1348 5th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
223 8th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
2020-2022 Eastwood Rd SE
RochesterMN55904
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$995
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 7Total Monthly Price
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$995
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$995
1653 4th St SE, Unit 7, Unit 7
1653 4th St SERochester, MN 55904
229 19th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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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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$995
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10Lobb Field Apartments
1503 4th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,000 - $1,400
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400
The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,000 - $1,100
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFurlow Apartments
512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,035 - $1,325
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
423 4th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,092 - $3,530
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$1,092 - $3,530
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$1,092 - $3,530
Civic 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
1340 4th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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$1,125 - $1,595
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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 - $1,495
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Med City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,145 - $1,490
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7EastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C202, Unit C202
2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,195
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,195
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$1,195
864 9th Ave SE, Unit 1, Unit 1
864 9th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,206 - $2,332
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,195 - $2,321
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
1728 Quarry Ridge Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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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 - $1,795
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7Total Monthly Price
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$1,270 - $1,795
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$1,270 - $1,795
Residence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
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$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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$40
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$1,270 - $1,680
5th on 5th Apartments
510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,275 - $1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Gryff Apartments
1935 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,320 - $1,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,320 - $1,375
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$1,320 - $1,375
The Riverview
211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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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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$1,345 - $1,845
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7Total Monthly Price
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$1,345 - $1,845
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$1,345 - $1,845
Nicholas Apartments
722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
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$1,350
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,350
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$1,350
607 5th Ave SE, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1
607 5th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,360 - $1,765
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$135
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$1,360 - $1,765
The 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 Contact Us For AvailabilityRichard 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 Now501 on First
501 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
917 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55901
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$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,400
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$1,400
521 19th St NW, Unit 18, Unit 18
521 19th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,425 - $2,995
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$1,425 - $2,995
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$1,425 - $2,995
Metropolitan Market Place
515 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,470 - $1,890
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,320 - $1,740
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$150
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$1,470 - $1,890
Uptown Apartments
1721 3rd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,475 - $3,300
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$1,475 - $3,300
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$1,475 - $3,300
Flats on 4th
412 SE 3rd AveRochester, MN 55904
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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 | $1,470 | $875 | $1,945 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $760 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $850 | $4,000 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,020 | $5,388 |
| Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,950 | $2,548 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 92 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 Zick 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 Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Zick Apartments | 1BR Basement | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic Two Bedrooom | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| The Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Bryk on Broadway | Studio - Type 1 - 50% | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Ida | Unfurnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Manor at Med City | 1 Bedroom - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom B Model at Avani Living in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the B1R Model at Woodridge on Second starting at $1,656 with a $1.58 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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| Avani Living | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Quarters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 521 19th St NW, Unit 18 | 521 19th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Lobb Field Apartments | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Zick Apartments | 1BR Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | 620-307 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,360.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is Zick Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $2,425.
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 16 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 $326 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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