
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (67 Rentals)
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Eastwood Manors

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Chester Estates

725 7th Ave SE

DM Communities - Rochester

Meadow Park Apartments

Lobb Field Apartments

Zick Apartments

Hillside Apartments

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101 Center E St, Unit 305

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

229 19th Ave SW

2nd St Flats

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1237 4th Ave SW, Unit 1

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1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4

The Beacon

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The Ida

1348 5th Ave SE

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Civic Square Apartments

Sunshine Highland Block

23 8th St NW

Bryk on Broadway

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The Midtown Apartments

Homestead Village Townhomes

5th on 5th Apartments

1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

EastGate Apartments

Berkshire Village

2204 Valleyhigh Dr NW

The Gryff Apartments

Silver Lake Crossing

Maria Apartments

Residence at Discovery Square

Woodridge on Second

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The Manor at Med City

318 Commons

Uptown Apartments

The HUE

Avani Living

The Riverview

TwentyFirst Ave

Nicholas Apartments

501 on First

The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

1348 4th Ave SW

1346 4th Ave SW
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 | $1,460 | $650 | $2,050 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $775 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $925 | $3,700 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $995 | $5,353 |
| Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 67 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 $805. DM Communities - Rochester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | Uptown Court Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sunshine Highland Block | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Midtown Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 3rd Ave SW | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Crystal Bay Townhomes | Excelsior | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 1144 Center St W, Unit #1 | 1144 Center St W | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| TwentyFirst Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Sunshine Highland Block | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 4 | 1309 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | 2nd Street Villas Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is Chester Estates which is listed at $805, 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 14 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 $108 which is $1,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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