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Average Rent in Rochester 55901 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Rochester 55901, Rochester, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,367/mo
Lowest Available
$950/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Rochester 55901
16 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Rochester 55901 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $97/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 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | Unit 15, C4R | $2,120 | $1,980 | $140 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | Unit 2, A2R | $1,615 | $1,485 | $130 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | Unit 12, C1R | $2,095 | $1,970 | $125 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | Unit 13, C1R | $2,070 | $1,995 | $75 |
Rochester 55901 vs Rochester, MN Average
Rochester 55901 is cheaper the Rochester, MN average by $489/mo (26%). The citywide average is $1,856/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rochester 55901?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Rochester 55901 is $1,367 per month across 3 apartment communities and 9 available units.
The most affordable option is Gates of Rochester Apartments starting at $950/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,367/mo.
Prices range from $950 to $1,635 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rochester 55901
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rochester 55901
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Rochester Apartments | $950/mo | $950/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Summit Square | $1,143/mo | $1,156/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | $1,435/mo | $1,508/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,367/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/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 55901
We only have live rent data for Rochester 55901 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,367 |
| Estimated total | $1,367/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.
Google Search Trends for Rochester 55901 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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