
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $650 (24 Rentals)


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The Graham

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Hillside Apartments

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101 Center E St, Unit 305

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
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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 | $1,462 | $650 | $2,050 |
| Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $775 | $2,705 |
| Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $900 | $3,700 |
| Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $995 | $3,660 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Southwest, Rochester, MN
Ranked #3
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 $1,225.
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 $2,097.
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 12 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 $161 which is $1,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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