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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, MN

What is the average rent in Rochester, MN?

$1,450/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Rochester, MN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,450 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Rochester rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Rochester average $1,300 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,450 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $1,724 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rochester average $2,013 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,300/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,450/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,013/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,218/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,680/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,153/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,862/month
2,271 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,401/month
990 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rochester, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, North Rochester, Uptown Rochester and East Rochester are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Rochester
$1,600/month
740 Sq Ft
Uptown Rochester
$1,607/month
676 Sq Ft
East Rochester
$1,685/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,691/month
714 Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,698/month
693 Sq Ft
Historic Southwest
$1,730/month
728 Sq Ft
Kutzky Park
$1,819/month
703 Sq Ft
Northwest Rochester
$1,822/month
831 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

Based on current rent prices, Northwest Rochester, Kutzky Park and Historic Southwest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Rochester
$1,822/month
831 Sq Ft
Kutzky Park
$1,819/month
703 Sq Ft
Historic Southwest
$1,730/month
728 Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,698/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,691/month
714 Sq Ft
East Rochester
$1,685/month
726 Sq Ft
Uptown Rochester
$1,607/month
676 Sq Ft
North Rochester
$1,600/month
740 Sq Ft

Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Rochester with the most apartments available are North Rochester, Mayo Clinic and Downtown Rochester .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Rochester
$1,600/month
740 Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,698/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,691/month
714 Sq Ft
East Rochester
$1,685/month
726 Sq Ft
Historic Southwest
$1,730/month
728 Sq Ft
Uptown Rochester
$1,607/month
676 Sq Ft
Kutzky Park
$1,819/month
703 Sq Ft
Northwest Rochester
$1,822/month
831 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rochester, MN?

Because the average rent in Rochester is $1,450, you’ll want to make about $4,833 per month or $57,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Rochester, MN is 2.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 1.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,300 - $2,013. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 2.3% more for utilities, and 2.3% more for transportation.

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Rochester, MN

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How does Rochester, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Rochester, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

North Rochester

Rochester, MN

Northwest Rochester

Rochester, MN

Studio
$1,142/month
$1,340/month
One Bedroom
$1,207/month
$1,730/month
Two Bedroom
$1,362/month
$2,276/month
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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