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Average Rent in Rochester, MN

10 apartment buildings, 123 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,938/mo

Cheapest

$950/mo

Properties

10

Units

123

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Rochester, MN.

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Rochester, MN Rent Prices

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Rochester, MN Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,938 per month, based on 123 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Gates of Rochester Apartments to $2,012 at Avalon Cove Townhomes.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,656/mo $1,255/mo 19
1 Bed $1,664/mo $950/mo 31
2 Bed $2,085/mo $1,080/mo 54
3 Bed $2,249/mo $1,125/mo 19

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

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

$78,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,938/mo.

Comfortable income

$93,000/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.

Cost of living in Rochester, MN

We only have live rent data for Rochester, MN so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,938
Estimated total $1,938/mo

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 are refreshed annually.

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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 Properties
Minneapolis, MN $2,254 +16% 41
ST Paul, MN $1,646 -15% 18
Eagan, MN $1,751 -10% 11
Brooklyn Park, MN $1,255 -35% 6
Bloomington, MN $1,739 -10% 6
Plymouth, MN $2,318 +20% 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rochester, MN?

The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,938 per month, based on 123 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

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 $1,664/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 $2,085/mo. Units start from $1,080/mo across 54 units currently listed.

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