Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Southwest Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $500 (60 Rentals)

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1120 4th St SE
$1,0102 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1120 4th St SE

Rochester, MN 55904
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19 12th St NW
$1,1002 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

19 12th St NW

Rochester, MN 55901
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855 1st St SW
Studio Apartments

855 1st St SW

855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Mile Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mile Manor Apartments

1617 4th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Graham
Studio Apartments

The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Zick Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zick Apartments

603 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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2nd St Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

2nd St Flats

221-229 19th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Andover Park Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

1902-2008 8 1/2 St SERochester, MN 55904
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Uptown Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Landing

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Raymond Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

23 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Furlow Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Valley High
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

2350 Valleyhigh Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Southwest area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $860. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$860
Chester Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$995
Bryk on BroadwayStudio - Type 2 - 50%Studio,1BA$1,032
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Southwest, MN

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Southwest area is the $1.10 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 4 Bedroom Model at The Quarters starting at $1,650 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Quarters4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.43
864 9th Ave SE, Unit 1864 9th Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.08
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.53
1245 3rd Ave SW, Unit 21245 3rd Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.16
17 15th Ave SE, Unit 117 15th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.12
1332 4th Ave SW, Unit 21332 4th Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.31
812 1st St NW, Unit 3812 1st St NWStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Southwest, Rochester, MN

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Rochester, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Southwest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Southwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Southwest is at Hillside Apartments listed at $860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment is $895 at Chester Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Southwest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Southwest is starting from $1,075 at Homestead Village Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Historic Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Riverview and starts from $1,625.

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