Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (145 Rentals)

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property at 318 5th St SE

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

318 5th St SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 818 W Center St

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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818 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
property at 320 5th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 5th St SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 212 7th St NW

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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101 Center E St, Unit 416
$900
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$900

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$900
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

101 Center E St, Unit 416

101 Center E StRochester, MN 55904
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The Graham
$925 - $995
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$925 - $995

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$925 - $995
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The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10
$925
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$925

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$925
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 504 E Center St

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

504 E Center St

RochesterMN55904
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Heritage Manor Apartments
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$960 - $1,235
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$890 - $1,165
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Heritage Manor Apartments

2408 18 1/2 Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Ida
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 723 E Center St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 14

723 E Center St

RochesterMN55904
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The Gates of Rochester
$1,006 - $1,396
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$940 - $1,330
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Essex Place
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$1,025 - $1,805
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$945 - $1,725
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$80

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$1,025 - $1,805
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 2604 4th Ave NE

$1,060

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$1,060

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$1,060

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2604 4th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906
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Meadow Park Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,075 - $1,400
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$995 - $1,320
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$80

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$1,075 - $1,400
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Meadow Park Apartments

412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,075 - $1,630
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$1,020 - $1,575
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,090 - $1,445
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$1,005 - $1,360
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Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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property at 428 9th Ave SE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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428 9th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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The Colby
Rent Specials
$1,095 - $1,125
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$1,015 - $1,045
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$80

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$1,095 - $1,125
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The Colby

1804-1806 Second St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 208

2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW
RochesterMN55901
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Furlow Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,020 - $1,220
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$80

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$1,100 - $1,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1348 5th Ave SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1348 5th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 2414 30th Ave NW

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2414 30th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 23 8th St NW

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 14

23 8th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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Andrew Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,175 - $1,280
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$1,095 - $1,200
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$80

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$1,175 - $1,280
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Andrew Apartments

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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864 9th Ave SE
$1,195 - $1,595
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$1,195 - $1,595

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$1,195 - $1,595
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

864 9th Ave SE

864 9th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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George Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,200 - $1,330
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$1,120 - $1,250
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$80

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$1,200 - $1,330
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George Apartments

625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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3117 15th Ave NW, Unit 3117 B
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3117 15th Ave NW, Unit 3117 B

3117 15th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 712 10th Ave SE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 23

712 10th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 2426 30th Ave NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2426 30th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 2315 30th Ave NW

$1,205

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$1,205

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$1,205

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2315 30th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
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Zick Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $1,405
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$1,145 - $1,325
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$80

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$1,225 - $1,405
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zick Apartments

603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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property at 802 2nd St NW

$1,235

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$1,235

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$1,235

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 2nd St NW

RochesterMN55901

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Cheapest Available North Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Heritage Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable North Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Heritage Manor ApartmentsDaisyStudio,1BA$960
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!Forte II- Blue JayStudio,1BA$1,001
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,025
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Rochester, MN

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Rochester area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 BD/ 1.5BA Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Kutzky Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value North Rochester apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Harvestview Place II starting at $1,569 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes3 BD/ 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Harvestview Place II3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
River Glen3 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
Dakota TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Georgetowne Homes2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.28
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
864 9th Ave SE864 9th Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.20
2210 18 1/2 Ave NW2210 18 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.06
812 1st St NW, Unit 2812 1st St NW2BR,1BA$1.22
504 7th St SW, Unit 3504 7th St SWStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Rochester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Rochester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Rochester is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Rochester?

The cheapest apartment in North Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in North Rochester costs $4,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Rochester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in North Rochester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Rochester?

Cheap apartments in North Rochester have an average cost of $557 which is $3,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Rochester.

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