Cheap Homes for Rent in Rochester, MN from $900 (21 Rentals)

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property at 362 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,125

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$1,125

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

362 Elton Hills Dr NW, Unit 27

362 Elton Hills Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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 3619 10th Ln NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

3619 10th Ln NW, Unit 4

3619 10th Ln NW
RochesterMN55901
property at 4503 14th Ave NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

4503 14th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 871 37th Ave NW

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 17

871 37th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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property at 2011 Viking Dr NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 Viking Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 1302 12th Ave NW

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1302 12th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 6450 37th Ave NW

$1,370

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$1,370

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$1,370

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6450 37th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 4302 22nd Ave NW

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

4302 22nd Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 2220 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

2220 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit E101

2220 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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

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property at 366 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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366 Elton Hills Dr NW, Unit 15

366 Elton Hills Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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
property at 1229 7th Ave SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1229 7th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 917 3rd St NE

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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917 3rd St NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 936 3rd Ave SE

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 3rd Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $800 to $5,588 with an overall median price of $2,383. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Rochester at $981, Uptown Rochester at $895, and Kutzky Park at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Rochester$1,830$981164
Uptown Rochester$1,908$89546
Kutzky Park$2,000$800322
Historic Southwest$2,046$800311
East Rochester$2,066$800358
Meadow Park$2,075$800290
Mayo Clinic$2,130$800303
Forest Knoll Heritage$2,594$1,38720
Downtown Rochester$3,195$800262
North Rochester$3,993$800523

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $895. Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$989
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 BD/1.5 BA Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Kutzky Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes3 BD/1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesPemberton3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Olympik Village ApartmentsApollo3BR,2BA$1.13
1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 19101910 Valleyhigh Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.25
Heritage Manor ApartmentsSunflower2BR,1BA$1.26
2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 12216 18 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.03
2210 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 42210 18 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.06
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,588. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $900 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $900 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,161.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $1,050 to $5,588, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,675. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,773.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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