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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rochester

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  2. Building Photo - The Beacon
    STUDIO
    $900
    Plus Fees

    The Beacon

    431 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
  4. Building Photo - 101 Center E St
    STUDIO, 0.5 BATH
    $875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875
         - 1 Month Lease

    101 Center E St Unit 416

    101 Center E St, Rochester, MN 55904
  6. Building Photo - Meadow Park Apartments
    1 BED
    $995+
    2 BEDS
    $895+
    3 BEDS
    $1,095+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $1,325
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,325

    Meadow Park Apartments

    412 14th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
    (952) 206-9764
  7. Building Photo - Zick Apartments
    STUDIO
    $895+
    1 BED
    $895+
    2 BEDS
    $1,325+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $1,325
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,325

    Zick Apartments

    603 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  10. Building Photo - The Graham
    STUDIO
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925 - $995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925 - $995

    The Graham

    108 16th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    Prime Downtown Rochester 2BR Unit 2

    223 8th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
  16. Furnished 1bd/1ba - The Colby
    1 BED
    $995
    Plus Fees

    The Colby

    1804-1806 Second St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  17. Building Photo - 103 7th Ave NW
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    103 7th Ave NW Unit A103-02

    103 7th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
  18. Building Photo - The Ida
    STUDIO
    $1,000+
    1 BED
    $1,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000 - $1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,400

    The Ida

    1226-1232 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  19. Building Photo - Newhouse
    STUDIO
    $1,025+
    1 BED
    $1,025+
    Plus Fees

    Newhouse

    855 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  20. Building Photo - 423 4th Ave SE
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    423 4th Ave SE Unit A423-2

    423 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
  24. Building Photo - Med City Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,125+
    1 BED
    $1,175+
    2 BEDS
    $1,395+
    Plus Fees

    Med City Apartments

    214 16th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  26. Building Photo - 5th on 5th Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,270+
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,230 - $1,640
    Required Monthly Fees$40
    Total Monthly Price$1,270 - $1,680

    5th on 5th Apartments

    510 5th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    (507) 486-4396
  29. Furnished 2BR, 2BA - Residence at Discovery Square
    $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,270+
    1 BED
    $1,395+
    2 BEDS
    $1,695+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,270 - $2,120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,270 - $2,120

    Residence at Discovery Square

    511 3rd Ave, Rochester, MN 55902
    (507) 486-4556
  33. Interior Photo - The Riverview
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+
    3 BEDS
    $1,695+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295 - $1,695
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,295 - $1,695

    The Riverview

    211 1st St NE, Rochester, MN 55906
  34. Building Photo - 714 N Broadway Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    714 N Broadway Ave Unit 2

    714 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906
  35. Interior Photo - Avani Living
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    STUDIO
    $1,320+
    1 BED
    $1,385+
    2 BEDS
    $1,696+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Avani Living

    1610 Center St, Rochester, MN 55902
    (507) 486-4238
  36. Building Photo - Nicholas Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,345+
    1 BED
    $1,495+
    2 BEDS
    $1,685+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,345 - $1,795
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,345 - $1,795

    Nicholas Apartments

    722 W Center St, Rochester, MN 55902
    (507) 486-4366
  40. Kitchen with Granite Countertops - Uptown Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,545+
    2 BEDS
    $1,845+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395 - $1,695
    Required Monthly Fees$150
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,545 - $1,845

    Uptown Apartments

    1721 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  41. Living Room - 1015 12th St NW
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395
         - 12 Month Lease

    1015 12th St NW Unit 2

    1015 12th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Rochester, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Rochester.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 85 cheap apartments available in Downtown Rochester, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Walker’s Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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