Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (66 Rentals)
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DM Communities - Rochester

1327 3rd Ave SW

318 5th St SE

532 E Center St

1545 2nd Ave NE

1301 1st St SW

Hillside Apartments

1351 5th Ave SE

Meadow Park Apartments

826 E Center St

1329 6th Ave SE

The Midtown Apartments

322 6th St SE

1120 4th St SE

Berkshire Village

Bryk on Broadway

Civic Square Apartments

19 12th St NW

EastGate Apartments

5th on 5th Apartments

The Manor at Med City

Avani Living

1115 5th Ave NW, Unit 2

The Gryff Apartments

Silver Lake Crossing

TwentyFirst Ave

1st Avenue Flats

Newly Renovated Apartments Steps Away From...

Homestead Village Townhomes

501 on First

Nicholas Apartments

111 8th Ave SE

318 Commons

Red44

Richard Apartments
Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Southwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Historic Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,410 | $699 | $4,267 |
Historic Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $775 | $4,840 |
Historic Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $800 | $7,677 |
Historic Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,200 | $7,665 |
Historic Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Historic Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Southwest area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at DM Communities - Rochester priced from $845. Chester Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Historic Southwest apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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DM Communities - Rochester | 2nd Street Villas Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Chester Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Meadow Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Midtown Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
The Colby | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Hillside Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest 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 Historic Southwest apartment is the C1R Model at Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats starting at $2,102 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
The Quarters | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
TwentyFirst Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1245 3rd Ave SW, Unit 2 | 1245 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
DM Communities - Rochester | 2nd Street Villas Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Midtown Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Meadow Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
504 7th St SW, Unit 4 | 504 7th St SW | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Southwest, Rochester, MN
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Rochester, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Historic Southwest Neighborhood in Rochester, MN
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 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 Historic Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Southwest is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Southwest is DM Communities - Rochester which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Historic Southwest costs $1,961.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Southwest?
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 32 regular apartments in Historic Southwest 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 Historic Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Historic Southwest have an average cost of $637 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Southwest.
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