
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (145 Rentals)
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504 7th St SW, Unit 3

1816 34th St NW

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315 5th St SE, Unit 2

318 5th St SE

Eastwood Manor Apartments

818 W Center St

Hillside Apartments

320 5th St SE

212 7th St NW
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101 Center E St, Unit 416

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The Graham

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

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2210 18 1/2 Ave NW

504 E Center St

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Heritage Manor Apartments

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The Ida

723 E Center St

Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

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The Gates of Rochester
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Essex Place

River Glen

2604 4th Ave NE

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Meadow Park Apartments

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

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Olympik Village Apartments

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Civic Square Apartments

428 9th Ave SE

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The Colby

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812 1st St NW, Unit 2
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2106 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 208

Rochester Heights

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Furlow Apartments

1348 5th Ave SE

Homestead Village Townhomes

Bella Grove

Technology Park

2414 30th Ave NW

23 8th St NW

EastGate Apartments
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Andrew Apartments

Bryk on Broadway

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864 9th Ave SE

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George Apartments

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3117 15th Ave NW, Unit 3117 B

712 10th Ave SE

2426 30th Ave NW

2315 30th Ave NW

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Zick Apartments

802 2nd St NW
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North Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| North Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $630 | $1,949 |
| North Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $825 | $2,705 |
| North Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $850 | $3,695 |
| North Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,175 | $3,887 |
| North Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,495 | $4,168 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Heritage Manor Apartments | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Forte II- Blue Jay | Studio,1BA | $1,001 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Meadow Park Apartments | Modern Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes | 3 BD/ 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Harvestview Place II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| River Glen | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 1st Avenue Flats | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 864 9th Ave SE | 864 9th Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 812 1st St NW, Unit 2 | 812 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 504 7th St SW, Unit 3 | 504 7th St SW | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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Best Local Schools in North Rochester, Rochester, MN
John Marshall Senior High
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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