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Rental Market Trends in Rochester, MN

What is the average rent in Rochester, MN?

$1,444/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Rochester, MN is $1,444 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Rochester rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Rochester, you can expect to pay about $1,281 per month for a studio, $1,444 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,727 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,009 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,281/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,444/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,727/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,009/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$841/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,588/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,135/month
1,480 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,952/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 0.5%, which averages out to $7 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rochester, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $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, Essex Estates, West Zumbro and North Rochester are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Essex Estates
$1,169/month
757 Sq Ft
West Zumbro
$1,453/month
685 Sq Ft
North Rochester
$1,624/month
719 Sq Ft
Prairie Crossing
$1,647/month
679 Sq Ft
Bandel North
$1,647/month
679 Sq Ft
East Rochester
$1,705/month
699 Sq Ft
Badger Hills
$1,714/month
734 Sq Ft
Main Street District
$1,717/month
699 Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,744/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,754/month
694 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rochester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kutzky Park
$2,053/month
662 Sq Ft
Orchard Ridge
$1,873/month
845 Sq Ft
Northwest Rochester
$1,843/month
838 Sq Ft
Historic Southwest
$1,815/month
723 Sq Ft
Uptown Rochester
$1,808/month
677 Sq Ft
East Side Pioneers
$1,768/month
680 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,754/month
694 Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,744/month
693 Sq Ft
Main Street District
$1,717/month
699 Sq Ft
Badger Hills
$1,714/month
734 Sq Ft

Which Rochester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mayo Clinic
$1,744/month
693 Sq Ft
North Rochester
$1,624/month
719 Sq Ft
Downtown Rochester
$1,754/month
694 Sq Ft
East Rochester
$1,705/month
699 Sq Ft
Main Street District
$1,717/month
699 Sq Ft
Historic Southwest
$1,815/month
723 Sq Ft
Badger Hills
$1,714/month
734 Sq Ft
East Side Pioneers
$1,768/month
680 Sq Ft
Uptown Rochester
$1,808/month
677 Sq Ft
Kutzky Park
$2,053/month
662 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 $1,444, you’ll want to make about $4,813 per month or $57,756 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 $1,281 - $2,009. 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

1,512 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Essex Estates

Rochester, MN

Kutzky Park

Rochester, MN

Studio
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$1,290/month
One Bedroom
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$1,478/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,830/month
Three Bedroom
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The Boulders

350 Boulder Rd SE,
Rochester, MN 55904

$1,559 - $2,594 Total Monthly Price

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The Lodge at Overland

The Lodge at Overland

6635 Lodge View Rd NW,
Rochester, MN 55901

$1,608 - $3,848 Total Monthly Price

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The Pines | Specials Available | Townhomes For Rent

4871 Pines View Pl NW,
Rochester, MN 55901

$1,450 - $2,724 Plus Fees

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Property Management Companies in Rochester, MN

Black Swan Real Estate
Black Swan Real Estate
  • 15

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  • 1,228

    Units

  • 5

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12 Communities in Rochester
INH Property Management
INH Property Management
  • 84

    Communities

  • 6,047

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

8 Communities in Rochester
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 320

    Communities

  • 78,002

    Units

  • 146

    Cities

6 Communities in Rochester
Centerspace
Centerspace
  • 46

    Communities

  • 9,556

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

5 Communities in Rochester
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,489

    Communities

  • 960,145

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

3 Communities in Rochester
PRE/3
PRE/3
  • 186

    Communities

  • 14,539

    Units

  • 119

    Cities

3 Communities in Rochester
Timberland Partners
Timberland Partners
  • 55

    Communities

  • 13,227

    Units

  • 47

    Cities

3 Communities in Rochester
Pedcor Companies
Pedcor Companies
  • 74

    Communities

  • 15,318

    Units

  • 54

    Cities

2 Communities in Rochester

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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 February 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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