Cheap Homes for Rent in the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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property at 1910 Center St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

1910 Center St W

RochesterMN55902
property at 1909 5th St SW

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1909 5th St SW

RochesterMN55902
property at 410 6th Ave SW

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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410 6th Ave SW, Unit M5

410 6th Ave SW
RochesterMN55902
property at 224 9th Ave NW

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

224 9th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 711 7th St NW

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

711 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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property at 306 19th Ave SW

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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306 19th Ave SW

RochesterMN55902
property at 228 8th St NW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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228 8th St NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 303 21st Ave SW

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

303 21st Ave SW

RochesterMN55902

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Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $900. Zick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Uptown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Rochester area is the $1.65 price per square foot Terzina Model at The Berkman in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $3,884. The second greatest value Uptown Rochester apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Oliver starting at $1,975 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BerkmanTerzina3BR,2BA$1.65
The Oliver2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.89
812 1st St NW, Unit 2812 1st St NW2BR,1BA$1.22
Quarry Ridge ApartmentsA4R1BR,1BA$1.80
Cascade Shores Townhomes + FlatsA2R1BR,1BA$1.91
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.69
504 7th St SW, Unit 3504 7th St SWStudio ,1BA$1.32
DM Communities - Rochester620-1061BR,1BA$1.99
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
827 1st St SW, Unit 6827 1st St SWStudio ,0.5BA$1.58

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Rochester?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN with pricing that ranges from $630 to $3,884. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Rochester ranging from $1,400 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Rochester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Rochester ranges from $1,400 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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