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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Downtown views
  • Rooftop patio
  • Flat top stove
  • Luxurious units

Location

224 1st Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902, USA|Historic Southwest
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Management

Black Swan Living

Leasing office

(844) 334-0271 ext. 5582

Property Overview

City Hall Apartments earns a strong overall impression with a 9.2 Zumper Expert Rating, combining excellent value, standout amenities, and a prime location with a high standard of quality and trustworthiness. It also offers appealing features like dishwasher, vaulted ceilings, downtown views, and a rooftop patio, while its many nearby parks, restaurants, mixed-use spaces, and pet services add to its everyday convenience and lifestyle appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
City Hall Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elevator
  • Extra storage

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

Old City Hall - 224 1st Ave SW - 141 bed1 bath732 sqft$1,400 /mo** Fill out our FREE application now and take the first step towards securing your dream home! ** Welcome Home. The Residences of Old City Hall offers historic, luxurious units in an unbeatable location. Located directly on 1st Ave SW, residents at this beautiful building get a front row seat to downtown events like Thursdays Downtown. The historic charm of the Old City Hall has been preserved wonderfully throughout the years. Enjoy beautiful features original to the building, like marble wainscoting, vaulted ceilings, and granite window sills. This luxurious unit features ample natural light and downtown views thanks to the massive windows. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet and countertop space. The cook of the family will love the dishwasher and the flat top stove! Plus, you can enjoy fresh air and a wonderful city view on the rooftop patio. Check out the 3D Tour here: https my matterport com show ?m=ZtYhct5HL6P BIG DOGS WELCOME! Your pets deserve a home too. That's why all Black S
Old City Hall - 224 1st Ave SW - 111 bed1 bath836 sqft$1,545 /mo** Fill out our FREE application now and take the first step towards securing your dream home! ** *Unit pricing based on availability. Contact our Leasing Team today to learn more. Restrictions Apply.* Welcome Home. Enjoy beautiful features original to the building, like marble wainscoting, vaulted ceilings, and granite window sills. This luxurious unit features ample natural light and downtown views thanks to the massive windows. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet and countertop space. The cook of the family will love the dishwasher and the flat top stove! Plus, you can enjoy fresh air and a wonderful city view on the rooftop patio. Check out the 3D tour here: https www oldcityhallrochester com BIG DOGS WELCOME! Your pets deserve a home too. That's why all Black Swan Living properties are pet friendly, with no size or breed restrictions. Pets allowed with approval and pet rent. Enjoy flexible, personalized lease terms, typically with a 6 month minimum. Total Monthly Payment: $1,695.

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Amenities for City Hall Apartments

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingStorage
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Applicants

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Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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One-time.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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About City Hall Apartments

HomeApartments in RochesterHistoric Southwest City Hall Apartments

** Fill out our FREE application now and take the first step towards securing your dream home! ** *Unit pricing based on availability. Contact our Leasing Team today to learn more. Restrictions Apply.* Welcome Home. Enjoy beautiful features original to the building, like marble wainscoting, vaulted ceilings, and granite window sills. This luxurious unit features ample natural light and downtown views thanks to the massive windows. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet and countertop space. The cook of the family will love the dishwasher and the flat top stove! Plus, you can enjoy fresh air and a wonderful city view on the rooftop patio. Check out the 3D tour here: https www oldcityhallrochester com BIG DOGS WELCOME! Your pets deserve a home too. That's why all Black Swan Living properties are pet friendly, with no size or breed restrictions. Pets allowed with approval and pet rent. Enjoy flexible, personalized lease terms, typically with a 6 month minimum. Total Monthly Payment: $1,695. Base rent $1,545 plus required monthly fees: $80 property service fee, $65 wifi service charge, $5 technology fee. Utilities are not included in rent. Optional charges (parking, pet rent) and one-time move-in charges are not included. Ability to end lease for free if moving for homeownership, ask us about details! Black Swan Living is proud to be locally owned and owner managed. Contact us now to schedule your private virtual or in-person tour! Brokered by Keller Williams Premier Realty-Rochester.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
City Hall Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated City Hall Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
City Hall Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
City Hall Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, City Hall Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
City Hall Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
City Hall Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

Love how this building looks and it is in a great location. Has some awesome places to eat and hangout around old city hall as well. Rachel did a fantastic job at the open house and helped me learn more about the building and its history!

Mike Habeck

Mike Habeck

Jul 24, 2023

This building is super historic on the inside. It’s amazing how well Sawyer and the team have restored it.

Jensen Hayes

Jensen Hayes

Jul 15, 2024

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

City Hall Apartments is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 21 parks nearby
  • This property has patios or balconies for fresh air
  • There are 9 grocery stores within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting

Social life

  • 116 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 21 parks and recreation options
  • 211 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How City Hall Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 92 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

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Rent trends in Historic Southwest

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 0% higher than 1-bedrooms in Historic Southwest.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Historic Southwest
Rochester
A table of studio rental data trends in Rochester
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,166
December 2024$1,149
January 2025$1,172
February 2025$1,195
March 2025$1,174
April 2025$1,158
May 2025$1,167
June 2025$1,160
July 2025$1,080
August 2025$1,180
September 2025$1,195
October 2025$1,218
November 2025$1,198
December 2025$1,240
January 2026$1,295
February 2026$1,318
March 2026$1,307
April 2026$1,273
May 2026$1,270
June 2026$1,238
July 2026$1,226
August 2026$1,223
September 2026$1,278
October 2026$1,248
A table of studio rental data trends in Historic Southwest
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,280
December 2024$1,252
January 2025$1,265
February 2025$1,268
March 2025$1,269
April 2025$1,269
May 2025$1,282
June 2025$1,322
July 2025$1,357
August 2025$1,283
September 2025$1,272
October 2025$1,309
November 2025$1,333
December 2025$1,395
January 2026$1,395
February 2026$1,391
March 2026$1,351
April 2026$1,317
May 2026$1,315
June 2026$1,307
July 2026$1,313
August 2026$1,330
September 2026$1,364
October 2026$1,331

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 224 1st Ave Sw?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$58,900/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,900 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,472.
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Schools near City Hall Apartments

RPS Online Elementary School

615 7th st sw

rochester, MN, 55902

K-5Public
B

Early Childhood Intervention

615 7th street sw

rochester, MN, 55902

PKPublic

Lincoln K-8 School

1122 8th ave se

rochester, MN, 55904

K-8Public
A-

Folwell Elementary School

603 15th ave sw

rochester, MN, 55902

PK, K-5Public
A-

Washington Elementary School

1200 11th ave nw

rochester, MN, 55901

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Rochester near 224 1st Ave Sw

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 224 1st Ave Sw, Rochester

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 224 1st Ave Sw

Peoples Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SW
International Spices & Grocery
125 E Center St
Mi Mexicana Market LLC
18 9th St SE
Asian Pacific Market
611 6th Ave NW
Broadway Grocery
1005 Broadway Ave N

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