Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN Under $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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Civic Square Apartments
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$1,092 - $3,006
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$1,092 - $3,006

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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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The Midtown Apartments
$1,105 - $1,225
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$1,025 - $1,145
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$80

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$1,105 - $1,225
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The Midtown Apartments

204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Chester Estates
$905 - $985
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$895 - $975
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$905 - $985
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Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
$900
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$900

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Studio Apartment Available Jun 5, 2026

1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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101 Center E St, Unit 203
$850
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$850

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101 Center E St, Unit 203

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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property at 109 11th Ave SE

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property at 322 6th St SE

322 6th St SE

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Uptown Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Terrace

625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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Valley High
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

2350 Valleyhigh Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Furlow Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Uptown Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Landing

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Andover Park Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

1902-2008 8 1/2 St SERochester, MN 55904
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Raymond Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

23 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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504 14th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

504 14th St SE

1503 14th Ave NERochester, MN 55901
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The Parker
Studio Apartments

The Parker

101 E Center StRochester, MN 55904
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Mile Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mile Manor Apartments

1617 4th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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2nd St Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

2nd St Flats

221-229 19th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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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

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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 Historic Southwest

How much are Studio apartments in Historic Southwest?

There are currently 54 Studio Apartments in Historic Southwest with rent ranges from $820 to $1,725 with an average price of $1,379.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Historic Southwest ranges from $750 to $2,705 with an average monthly rent of $1,680.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Southwest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Historic Southwest range from $895 to $3,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,216.

How expensive are Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Historic Southwest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $4,080 - averaging $2,191 for the location.

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