The Boulders
350 Boulder Rd SE,
Rochester, MN 55904
$1,659 - $2,594 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rochester
Rochester, MN
Area Guide
The third largest city in Minnesota boasts nature-loving and medical amenities.
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Rochester is the third largest city in Minnesota and best known for housing the Mayo Clinic, a destination medical center and the core of Rochester’s economy. Situated alongside the south fork of the Zumbro River, Rochester offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with access to numerous parks and trails. Some of the most frequented parks and trails in Rochester are Quarry Hill Park, Foster Arend Park, and the Douglas State Trail.
Golfers have their choice of several courses to practice their game, with Rochester being home to Eastwood Golf Course, Northern Hills Golf Course, Soldiers Field Golf Course, and Rochester Golf and Country Club. Salem Glen Winery and the weeklong summer celebration of Rochesterfest also provide ample opportunities to savor the scenic outdoors and socialize in Rochester.
The arts and culinary scenes are on the rise in Rochester. This is most evident during Thursdays on First and 3rd Summer Market and Music Festival, in which local restaurants and artists set up booths along First Avenue uniting the community in Downtown Rochester.
Located about an hour from Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Rochester is accessible to U.S. Routes 14, 52, and 63 as well as Interstate 90. The additional presence of Rochester International Airport allows for simple travels and commutes.
Explore the City
Rochester's Silver Lake park offers boat and bike rentals.
Rochester is home to many craftsman inspired homes.
Olmstead County Fair is a yearly fair in Rochester, Minnesota.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Rochester, MN is $1,224 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,645 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,035/month
1,624 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,217/month
879 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,545/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rochester, MN is 2.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 2.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,224 - $1,935. You can expect to pay 2.4% more for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 2.3% more for transportation.
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Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
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’ll need a car.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
730 Students
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
Public
Grades K-8
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
315 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,862 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,698 Students
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
Public
Grades K-8
469 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,573 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
731 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,862 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,698 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
1,573 Students
Public
Grades K-12
67 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Rochester International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.