Last updated July 10, 2026

Average Rent in Rochester, MN & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Rochester, MN. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Rochester 55901 55902 55904

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,856/mo

Lowest Available

$950/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

118

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Rochester, MN

39 listed units across 5 buildings in Rochester, MN dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $65/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 14, C3R	$2,130	$1,900	$230
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 14, C1R	$2,130	$1,965	$165
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 16, C3R	$2,060	$1,895	$165
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 17, C4R	$2,135	$1,970	$165
Avalon Cove Townhomes	Unit 11, C4R Townhome	$2,540	$2,385	$155
The Vista at South Broadway	Unit 4, Crawley	$1,635	$1,482	$153
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 15, C4R	$2,120	$1,980	$140
Quarry Ridge Apartments	Unit 2, A2R	$1,615	$1,485	$130

See today's prices on all 118 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Rochester, MN

Compare average rent across Rochester, MN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Rochester 55902	$2,165	-	$1,490	2	38
Rochester 55904	$1,800	-	$1,125	5	37
Rochester 55901	$1,631	-	$950	4	43

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester, MN?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,856 per month across 11 apartment communities and 118 available units.

The most affordable option is Gates of Rochester Apartments starting at $950/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,527/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,667/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,947/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,164/mo.

Prices range from $950 to $3,884 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 31 units are currently listed.

Rochester, MN Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
June 2026	$1,703	-	11
July 2026	$1,734	+$31	11

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Rochester, MN

Studio

$1,527

from $1,316 · 17 units

1 Bed

$1,667

from $950 · 30 units

2 Bed

$1,947

from $1,070 · 49 units

3 Bed

$2,164

from $1,125 · 22 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Rochester, MN

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Gates of Rochester Apartments	$950/mo	$1,181/mo	10	3.7
Homestead Village Townhomes	$1,125/mo	$1,192/mo	3	3.5
Summit Square	$1,143/mo	$1,190/mo	4	4.3
Eastwood Ridge	$1,316/mo	$1,821/mo	8	4.6
TwentyFirst Ave	$1,340/mo	$1,340/mo	1	2.6
Quarry Ridge Apartments	$1,435/mo	$1,696/mo	17	4.5
The Maven on Broadway Apartments	$1,475/mo	$1,902/mo	17	4.6
The Berkman Apartments	$1,490/mo	$2,329/mo	22	4
Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats	$1,597/mo	$1,939/mo	16	4.5
The Vista at South Broadway	$1,615/mo	$1,847/mo	8	4.3
Avalon Cove Townhomes	$1,887/mo	$2,061/mo	12	4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rochester, MN

What is the average rent in Rochester, MN?

The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,856 per month as of July 2026, based on 118 units across 11 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Rochester, MN?

The current average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,856/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Rochester, MN?

The most affordable apartment in Rochester, MN is Gates of Rochester Apartments with units starting at $950/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN averages $1,667/mo, with prices starting at $950/mo across 30 available units.

How many apartments are available in Rochester, MN?

There are 118 units available across 11 apartment communities in Rochester, MN.

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

$74,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,856/mo.

Comfortable income

$89,000/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,856	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,856/mo	$22,272/year

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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