Average Rent in Rochester, MN
13 apartment buildings, 89 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$950/mo
Gates of Rochester Apartments
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
89
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Rochester, MN.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Rochester, MN Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Gates of Rochester Apartments
2015 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Summit Square
936 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Homestead Village Townhomes
862 Homestead Village Ln SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Quarry Ridge Apartments
1823 Quarry Ridge Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Black Swan Living
2765 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
TwentyFirst Ave
875 21st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes
3083 25th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gates of Rochester Apartments 2015 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA | $950 | $1,102 | $1.30/ft² | 3.7 (404) | 5 |
| 2 | Summit Square 936 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA | $1,071 | $1,107 | $1.44/ft² | 4.3 (64) | 3 |
| 3 | Homestead Village Townhomes 862 Homestead Village Ln SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA | $1,125 | $1,225 | $1.28/ft² | 3.5 (75) | 2 |
| 4 | Quarry Ridge Apartments 1823 Quarry Ridge Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA | $1,205 | $1,559 | $1.74/ft² | 4.5 (239) | 15 |
| 5 | Black Swan Living 2765 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA | $1,295 | $1,295 | -- | 4.6 (468) | 1 |
| 6 | TwentyFirst Ave 875 21st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA | $1,340 | $1,340 | -- | 2.6 (16) | 1 |
| 7 | The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes 3083 25th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA | $1,395 as of Aug 10 | $1,395 | -- | 4.9 (88) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Gates of Rochester Apartments
3.7 (404)2015 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Summit Square
4.3 (64)936 41st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Homestead Village Townhomes
3.5 (75)862 Homestead Village Ln SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Quarry Ridge Apartments
4.5 (239)1823 Quarry Ridge Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
Black Swan Living
4.6 (468)2765 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
TwentyFirst Ave
2.6 (16)875 21st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
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Rochester, MN neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Rochester, MN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,698 per month, based on 89 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Gates of Rochester Apartments to $4,325 at The Berkman Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520/mo | $1,205/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $1,521/mo | $950/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $1,761/mo | $1,080/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $2,043/mo | $1,245/mo | 16 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Rochester, MN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rochester, MN averages $1,521/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,761/mo. At the local median household income of $87,767, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rochester, MN at $1,316/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Rochester, MN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, MN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,698/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Rochester, MN is $87,767 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rochester, MN
Overall prices in Rochester, MN runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rochester, MN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,698 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $953 |
| Healthcare | $465 |
| Other goods and services | $744 |
| Estimated total | $4,783/mo |
Population
121,638
Median household income
$87,767
Census median rent
$1,316/mo
Census rent burden
29.6%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Minnesota
How Rochester, MN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Rochester, MN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $2,143 | +26% | -0.9% | 58 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | $1,961 | +15% | +2.1% | 17 |
| ST Paul, MN | $1,771 | +4% | -0.3% | 17 |
| Eagan, MN | $1,824 | +7% | +0.6% | 16 |
| Woodbury, MN | $1,913 | +13% | +7% | 15 |
| Burnsville, MN | $1,696 | 0% | +0.7% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rochester, MN?
The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,698 per month, based on 89 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Rochester, MN?
The median asking rent in Rochester, MN is $1,649 per month, computed from 89 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,698/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rochester, MN?
The lowest available rent in Rochester, MN starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN?
1-bedroom apartments in Rochester, MN average $1,521/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $950/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN?
2-bedroom apartments in Rochester, MN average $1,761/mo. Units start from $1,080/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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