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Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rochester, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rochester, MN area range in price from $680 to $9,647 with an overall median price of $2,643. The three Rochester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Historic Southwest at $680, Kutzky Park at $680, and Mayo Clinic at $680. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rochester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Historic Southwest$2,047$6805376
Kutzky Park$2,047$6805233
Mayo Clinic$2,047$6804842
Downtown Rochester$2,075$6802559
East Rochester$2,083$6807476
Forest Knoll Heritage$2,124$1,2652332
Meadow Park$2,128$6804567
Uptown Rochester$2,450$6804050
North Rochester$4,715$68015288
Northwest Rochester$4,715$9377973

Cheapest Available Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at DM Communities - Rochester in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $550. The Colby in the Historic Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rochester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DM Communities - Rochester219 Apartments1BR,1BA$550
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$850
Heritage Manor ApartmentsDaisyStudio,1BA$855
Olympik Village ApartmentsZeus1BR,1BA$859
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochester area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BD/1.5 BA Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Kutzky Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Rochester apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes3 BD/1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$1.05
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesPemberton3BR,1.5BA$1.20
864 9th Ave SE, Unit 1864 9th Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.08
15 12th Ave NW, Unit 315 12th Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.11
1245 3rd Ave SW, Unit 21245 3rd Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.16
River Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1143 1st St NW, Unit 3051143 1st St NW1BR,1BA$1.08
DM Communities - RochesterUptown Court Apartment1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

What type of rentals are currently available in Rochester?

There are currently 243 Apartments for Rent in Rochester, MN with pricing that ranges from $680 to $9,647. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rochester ranging from $900 to $3,875.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rochester ranges from $900 to $3,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,888.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rochester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rochester range from $1,115 to $9,647, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.