Cheap Homes for Rent in Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2120 Valleyhigh 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 Jul 1

305 17th St NE

RochesterMN55906

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property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 2

2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 707 11th Ave NE

$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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707 11th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 1732 2nd Ave SE

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1732 2nd Ave 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 1 Bed unit found at Zick Apartments priced from $895. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.53 price per square foot Two Bedroom A Model at Avani Living in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value Historic Southwest apartment is the B1-60 Model at EastGate Apartments starting at $1,490 with a $1.46 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.
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.46
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
1148 5th Ave SE, Unit Unit 21148 5th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.71
Civic Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 855 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.77
123 9th St NE, Unit 1123 9th St NE2BR,1BA$1.13
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
1358 10th Ave SE, Unit Unit 31358 10th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.50
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.74
Zick Apartments1BR Basement1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN

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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 214 Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN with pricing that ranges from $760 to $5,132. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Historic Southwest ranging from $1,050 to $4,400.

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 $1,050 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,340.

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 $1,020 to $5,132, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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