Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (14 Rentals)

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

property at 1223 2nd St NE

$700 - $800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1223 2nd St NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 28 6th Ave SE

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 120-9-1/2 9 1/2 St SE

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 27

120-9-1/2 9 1/2 St SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit C202

2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
property at 607 11th Ave NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

607 11th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906

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property at 1910 Center St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1910 Center St W

RochesterMN55902
property at 725 7th St NW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 1732 2nd Ave SE

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1732 2nd Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 524 10th St SE

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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524 10th St SE

RochesterMN55904

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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 2 Beds unit found at Meadow Park Apartments priced from $870. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$870
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
EastGate ApartmentsS1-601BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN

As of April 06, 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 $1,810 with a $1.45 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$1.45
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Med City ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.40
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
1143 1st St NW, Unit 3011143 1st St NW1BR,1BA$1.24
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 201 Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,588. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Southwest ranging from $700 to $2,800.

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 $700 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,704.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Historic Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Historic Southwest range from $1,050 to $5,588, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,645 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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