
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Rochester area of Rochester.


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The Gates of Rochester

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Essex Place

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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

Rochester Heights

Bella Grove

Technology Park

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3117 15th Ave NW, Unit 3117 B

Crown Apartments
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Songhill41- Rent Specials

Vue North Apartments

Harvestview Place II

6450 37th Ave NW

The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes

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Dakota Townhomes

Kascade Place Apartments

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The Lodge at Overland

The Pines of Rochester
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Georgetowne Homes

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French Creek Townhomes

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Haven Apartments

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Sunset Trail Apartment Homes

Furnished Studio-Rochester - North

ValleyHigh Flats

Green Arbor Commons

Nue 52

ValleyHigh Flats II
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Summit Square

Technology Park II

2607 55th St NW

Carty Family Apartments

Jordan Creek and Mills

Georgetowne Square

Portage Townhomes

5918 Shetland Dr NW

5520 Ballington Rd NW
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6143 39th Ave NW

6116 39th Ave NW
Northwest Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Northwest Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,443 | $1,001 | $1,949 |
| Northwest Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,016 | $2,250 |
| Northwest Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,136 | $3,399 |
| Northwest Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,250 | $3,699 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! priced from $1,001. Essex Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Northwest Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Forte II- Blue Jay | Studio,1BA | $1,001 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Rochester Heights | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 2607 55th St NW | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Summit Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Technology Park | 1 Bedroom A - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Fitzgerald | 3BR,2BA | $1,311 |
| Harvestview Place II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| Jordan Creek and Mills | Zumbro | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rochester, MN
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest Rochester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Income Restricted Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,525 with a $1.28 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 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 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Essex Place | Three Bedroom - Falcon | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Fitzgerald | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Harvestview Place II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Jordan Creek and Mills | Zumbro | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Summit Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 3117 15th Ave NW, Unit 3117 Unit B | 3117 15th Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2607 55th St NW | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Rochester, Rochester, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,377.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Northwest Rochester costs $1,869.
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 62 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 $381 which is $1,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rochester.
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