Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (10 Rentals)

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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 DM Communities - Rochester priced from $795. Meadow Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms1BR,1BA$795
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN

As of June 09, 2025 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 3bed/2bathroom Model at The Riverview starting at $1,650 with a $1.31 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.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
The Riverview3bed/2bathroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Crystal Bay TownhomesLafayette2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Quarters4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Homestead Village Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.43
702 9th St SE, Unit 3702 9th St SE2BR,1BA$1.05
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms1BR,1BA$0.99
301 6th St NW, Unit 2301 6th St NW1BR,1BA$1.28
504 7th St SW, Unit 4504 7th St SWStudio ,1BA$1.23
315 5th St SE, Unit 2315 5th St SE1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Historic Southwest?

There are currently 176 Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $8,244. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Southwest ranging from $750 to $3,600.

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 $750 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,162.

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