Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Historic Southwest area of Rochester.

property at 521 4th Ave NW

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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521 4th Ave NW, Unit 1

521 4th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901
property at 2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 6

2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C202

2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901

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property at 2011 Viking Dr NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 Viking Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 305 17th St NE

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

305 17th St NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 1302 12th Ave NW

$1,350

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$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1302 12th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 215 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

215 Elton Hills Dr NW, Unit 6

215 Elton Hills Dr NW
RochesterMN55901

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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 Eastwood Manor Apartments priced from $850. Meadow Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the Lafayette Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes starting at $1,780 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest 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.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Crystal Bay TownhomesLafayette2BR,1.5BA$1.43
1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 11225 8th Ave NW3BR,1BA$1.15
1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 19101910 Valleyhigh Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.27
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Eastwood Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Lobb Field Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN

Ranked #3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Southwest?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,000. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Southwest ranging from $800 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Historic Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Historic Southwest ranges from $800 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.

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