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RochesterMN55902

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North Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at DM Communities - Rochester priced from $795. Meadow Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable North Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DM Communities - Rochester219 One-Bedrooms1BR,1BA$795
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$895
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Rochester, MN

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Rochester 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 North Rochester apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.18 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.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Harvestview Place II3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesThompson2BR,1.5BA$1.19
702 9th St SE, Unit 3702 9th St SE2BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage Manor ApartmentsSunflower2BR,1BA$1.14
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.17
1143 1st St NW, Unit 3021143 1st St NW1BR,1BA$1.02
DM Communities - RochesterUptown Court Apartment1BR,1BA$1.13
504 7th St SW, Unit 4504 7th St SWStudio ,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around the North Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Rochester is DM Communities - Rochester which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in North Rochester costs $4,537.

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 52 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 $261 which is $4,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Rochester.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.