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

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property at 1134 W Center St

1134 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
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Chester Estates
$805 - $935
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$795 - $925
Required Monthly Fees
$10

Total Monthly Price
$805 - $935
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 725 7th Ave SE

725 7th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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101 Center E St, Unit 305
$900
Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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$900

Total Monthly Price
$900
Studio Apartment Available Feb 27, 2026

101 Center E St, Unit 305

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
$900
Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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$900

Total Monthly Price
$900
Studio Apartment Available Dec 1

1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 229 19th Ave SW

229 19th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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The Ida
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $1,400
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,000 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price
$1,000 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1348 5th Ave SE

1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Civic Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,092 - $3,091
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$1,092 - $3,091

Total Monthly Price
$1,092 - $3,091
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 23 8th St NW

23 8th St NW

RochesterMN55901
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The Midtown Apartments
$1,105 - $1,225
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,025 - $1,145
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,105 - $1,225
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Midtown Apartments

204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

1-8 1/2 2nd St SE

RochesterMN55904
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The Manor at Med City
$1,285 - $1,690
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$1,225 - $1,630
Required Monthly Fees
$60

Total Monthly Price
$1,285 - $1,690
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 1348 4th Ave SW

1348 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
property at 1346 4th Ave SW

1346 4th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
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Newhouse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Newhouse

855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$805
DM Communities - RochesterUptown Court Apartment1BR,1BA$845
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$950
Sunshine Highland Block2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,105
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1420 3rd Ave SW4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.00
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Crystal Bay TownhomesExcelsior3BR,2BA$1.26
1144 Center St W, Unit #11144 Center St W2BR,1BA$1.25
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Sunshine Highland Block2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
1309 3rd Ave SW, Unit 41309 3rd Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.15
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
DM Communities - Rochester2nd Street Villas Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN

Ranked #3

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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