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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (113 Rentals)
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414 12th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
818 W Center St
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320 5th St SE
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$900
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$900
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$900
101 Center E St, Unit 416
101 Center E StRochester, 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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$925
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$925
1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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$925 - $995
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$925 - $995
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The Graham
108 16th St 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
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$945 - $1,325
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$945 - $1,325
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Zick Apartments
603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$945 - $1,320
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$945 - $1,320
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Meadow Park Apartments
412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
212 7th St NW
RochesterMN55901
504 E Center St
RochesterMN55904
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$995
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$995
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301 6th St NW, Unit 3
301 6th St NWRochester, MN 55901
723 E Center St
RochesterMN55904
226 11th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,000 - $1,400
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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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$1,020 - $1,045
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$1,020 - $1,045
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The Colby
1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,020 - $1,220
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$1,020 - $1,220
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Furlow Apartments
512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,035 - $1,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBerkshire Village
1260 17th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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$1,092 - $3,332
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$1,092 - $3,332
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Civic Square Apartments
101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 208
2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C108
2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,095
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 7Total Monthly Price
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$1,095
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$1,095
812 1st St NW, Unit 2
812 1st St NWRochester, MN 55901
428 9th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
1348 5th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
1620-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
716 N Broadway Ave
RochesterMN55906
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$1,125
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 1Med City Apartments
214 16th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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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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410 6th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
23 8th St NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,175 - $1,490
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEastGate Apartments
1217 Eastgate DrRochester, MN 55904
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$1,188 - $1,949
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBryk on Broadway
401 Broadway Ave NRochester, MN 55906
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$1,195
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$1,195
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$1,195
800 18th Ave NE, Unit 800.5
800 18th Ave NERochester, MN 55906
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$1,195 - $1,695
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$1,195 - $1,695
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$1,195 - $1,695
864 9th Ave SE
864 9th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
1358 10th Ave SE, Unit 3
1358 10th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
1126 7th Ave SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
836 11th St SW, Unit #2
836 11th St SWRochester, MN 55902
802 2nd St NW
RochesterMN55901
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$1,245 - $1,795
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$1,245 - $1,795
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$1,245 - $1,795
Residence at Discovery Square
511 3rd AveRochester, MN 55902
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$1,250 - $2,750
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$1,250 - $2,750
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$1,250 - $2,750
Silver Lake Crossing
28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
1902-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE
RochesterMN55904
322 6th St SE
RochesterMN55904
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$1,270 - $1,680
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Total Monthly Price
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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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$1,295 - $2,599
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7The HUE
33 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,302 - $10,053
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$1,212 - $9,963
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The Berkman
217 14th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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$1,340 - $1,540
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31TwentyFirst Ave
875 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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$1,345 - $1,695
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$1,345 - $1,695
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The Riverview
211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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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 | $1,475 | $900 | $1,980 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $875 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $900 | $3,695 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,020 | $4,022 |
| Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,495 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 113 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 Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. 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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| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Zick Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Flats at Uptown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Furlow Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Center Stone Apartments | 1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Ida | Unfurnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3bed/2 bathroom Model at The Riverview in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at 318 Commons starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 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. |
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| The Riverview | 3bed/2 bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 318 Commons | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Avani Living | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| EastGate Apartments | B1-60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Quarters | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1358 10th Ave SE, Unit 3 | 1358 10th Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 800 18th Ave NE, Unit 800.5 | 800 18th Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Southwest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Southwest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Southwest is at Hillside Apartments listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment is $945 at Meadow Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Southwest is starting from $1,125 at Homestead Village Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,020.
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