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The Graham
108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1143 1st St NW, Unit 206
1143 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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1503 4th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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718 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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101 Center E St, Unit 302
101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
223 8th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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17 15th Ave SE, Unit 1
17 15th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 3
1309 3rd Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1017 21st St SE
1017 21st St SERochester, MN 55904
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221-229 19th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
1017 21st St SE
RochesterMN55904
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412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
423 4th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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862 Homestead Village LnRochester, MN 55904
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214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
1-8 1/2 2nd St SE
RochesterMN55904
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510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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The Ida
1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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1935 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
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1119 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902
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511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
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318 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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33 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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620 2nd Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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1911 Viking Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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1610 Center StRochester, MN 55902
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211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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875 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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722 W Center StRochester, MN 55902
916 1st St SE
RochesterMN55904
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501 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood
408 8 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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725 7th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
1348 4th Ave SW
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1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1
1225 8th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
1346 4th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
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1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 1910
1910 Valleyhigh Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
917 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55901
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839 16th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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11 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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705 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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515 1st Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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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 | $1,478 | $845 | $2,000 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $840 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $920 | $4,000 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,150 | $3,875 |
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There are currently 79 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. The Beacon 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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| The Graham | Studio w/ Utilities & Wifi Included | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Chester Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| 2nd St Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Modern One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of January 21, 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 Excelsior Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes starting at $1,820 with a $1.23 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 | $1.23 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | C2R | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1225 8th Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 1910 | 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Chester Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 3 | 1309 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1143 1st St NW, Unit 206 | 1143 1st St NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is 2nd St Flats which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $2,000.
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 $243 which is $1,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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