
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $945 (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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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

Rochester Heights

Bella Grove

Technology Park

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2821 26th St NW, Unit #102

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Dakota Townhomes
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Harvestview Place II

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6450 37th Ave NW

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Overland Reserve
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The Pines of Rochester

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French Creek Townhomes

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Haven Apartments

Furnished Studio-Rochester - North

4606 57th St NW

ValleyHigh Flats

Green Arbor Commons
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Summit Square

Nue 52

ValleyHigh Flats II

Technology Park II

2607 55th St NW

Carty Family Apartments

Jordan Creek and Mills

Georgetowne Square

Portage Townhomes
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5520 Ballington Rd NW

6143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $1,089 | $1,949 |
| Northwest Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $957 | $2,250 |
| Northwest Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,120 | $3,399 |
| Northwest Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,070 | $3,699 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Essex Place priced from $945. Winchester Apartments & Townhomes 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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| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Winchester Apartments & Townhomes | OHara | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Summit Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Dartmouth | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community! | Forte II- Blue Jay | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| Rochester Heights | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,370 |
| Crown Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Technology Park | 1 Bedroom A - Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Rochester, MN
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Rochester area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Harvestview Place II in the in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Northwest Rochester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,445 with a $1.21 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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| Harvestview Place II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Haven Apartments | 2 X 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Gates of Rochester | Dartmouth | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Crown Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Canary | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Summit Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Winchester Apartments & Townhomes | OHara | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Rochester Heights | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $1,405.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Rochester?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Rochester is Essex Place which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Northwest Rochester costs $1,679.
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 61 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 $388 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Rochester.
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