Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (26 Rentals)

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The Gates of Rochester
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$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
Required Monthly Fees
$59

Total Monthly Price
$999 - $1,539
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 24

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Essex Place
$1,020 - $1,745
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$1,020 - $1,745

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$1,020 - $1,745
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,175 - $1,590
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$1,125 - $1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,175 - $1,590
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 6450 37th Ave NW

$1,370 - $2,730

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$1,370

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6450 37th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
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Songhill41- Rent Specials
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$1,374 - $2,074
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$1,299 - $1,999
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,374 - $2,074
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Songhill41- Rent Specials

3345 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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ValleyHigh Flats II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

ValleyHigh Flats II

3450 Kenosha Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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ValleyHigh Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ValleyHigh Flats

3433 Kenosha Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Nue 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nue 52

6717 Gaillardia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Technology Park II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Technology Park II

2712 Commerce Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Summit Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Square

936 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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2607 55th St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2607 55th St NW

2607 55th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Dakota Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Townhomes

5041 Weatherstone Cir NWRochester, MN 55901
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Jordan Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan Creek

4811 NW 16th AveRochester, MN 55901
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Jordan Creek and Mills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan Creek and Mills

1737 48th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Georgetowne Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Square

2557 Georgetowne Plz NWRochester, MN 55901
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Northwest Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Essex Place priced from $1,020. Rochester Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,020
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Summit Square1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,110
Technology ParkStudio - 80%Studio,1BA$1,195
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!Blue JayStudio,1BA$1,221
Carty Family Apartments2-Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,260
Technology Park II1 Bedroom A - 601BR,1BA$1,295
Jordan Creek and MillsZumbro2BR,1BA$1,350
Songhill41- Rent SpecialsBlue Jay1BR,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rochester, MN

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rochester area is the $1.11 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 $1,850. The second greatest value Northwest Rochester apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,620 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest 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$1.11
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Portage TownhomesPortage 2B/B I 20052BR,1.5BA$1.64
Jordan Creek and MillsZumbro2BR,1BA$1.47
Crown Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Small-Top Floor2BR,1BA$1.62
1712 45th St NW, Unit # 31712 45th St NW2BR,1BA$1.19
Carty Family Apartments2-Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
Summit Square1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.48
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Canary1BR,1BA$1.53
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Rochester, Rochester, MN

Ranked #9

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Rochester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Rochester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Rochester is under $1,374.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Northwest Rochester costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 50 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Rochester?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Rochester have an average cost of $579 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rochester.

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