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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious living room
  • Shared laundry
  • Heat
  • Spacious living room, bedrooms
  • Good sized closets
  • Bedrooms

Location

417 27th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906, USA
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Management

Sunshine Highland LLC

Leasing office

(507) 507-1750

Property Overview

Colonial Apartments is a highly rated option, earning an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8 out of 10, with top marks for amenities and location (both 9 out of 10) and strong scores for price and trustworthiness. Residents can expect spacious living rooms and bedrooms, good-sized closets, heat, and shared laundry, while also benefiting from exceptional value for money compared with other properties in the area.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Colonial Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colonial Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bed2 bed2 bath958 sqft$975 /mo1 unit availableThis upper level 2 bed, 2 bath unit features a spacious living room and bedrooms, a small eat-in kitchen area, as well as a kitchen with a pantry, good sized closets throughout and shared laundry inside the building. Off the hallway, there's a full bathroom, while the master bedroom includes an ensuite 3/4 bath, perfect for getting ready in the morning! These properties are located just off North Broadway--one of the major roads in Rochester, making it an easy drive into downtown. Tenant is responsible for electricity. Additionally, there is a $70 property service fee for water/sewage, heat, and trash. There is a mandatory $10 monthly technology fee and $10.50 for landlord liability insurance. Renter's insurance is required. Cats are allowed with a $300 nonrefundable and a $40 pet fee per pet. Application fee is $50 per adult. We require a full background check, credit score of 601+, income of 2.5 times the monthly rent, and at least 2 rental references. Contact us today at 507-507-1750 with any questions

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Amenities for Colonial Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Trash

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
FridgeRange Hood
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

Lawn & Snow
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Policies and fees

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Colonial Apartments

HomeApartments in Rochester Colonial Apartments

These units features a spacious living room and bedrooms, a small eat-in kitchen area, as well as a kitchen with a pantry, good sized closets throughout and shared laundry inside the building. These properties are located just off North Broadway--one of the major roads in Rochester, making it an easy drive into downtown. Tenant is responsible for electricity. Additionally, there is a $70 property service fee for water/sewage, heat, and trash. There is a mandatory $10 monthly technology fee and $10.50 landlord liability insurance fee. Cats are allowed with a $300 nonrefundable and a $40 pet fee per pet. Application fee is $45 per adult. We require a full background check, credit score of 601+, income of 2.5 times the monthly rent, and at least 2 good rental references. Questions? Call 507-507-1750


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Colonial Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colonial Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Colonial Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Colonial Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Colonial 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, Colonial 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.
Colonial 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·6A 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.
While Colonial Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Colonial Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 Colonial Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Rochester

2-bedroom apartments at Colonial Apartments cost about 35% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rochester.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Rochester
A table of studio rental data trends in Rochester
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,184
July 2024$1,105
August 2024$1,105
September 2024$1,146
October 2024$1,171
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

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Can I afford to live at 417 27th St Ne?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $975.
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Schools near Colonial Apartments

Churchill Elementary School

2240 7th ave ne

rochester, MN, 55906

PK, K-2Public
A-

Hoover Elementary School

369 elton hills dr nw

rochester, MN, 55901

3-5Public
B

Hoover Early Learning School

369 elton hills dr nw

rochester, MN, 55901

PKPublic

Washington Elementary School

1200 11th ave nw

rochester, MN, 55901

K-5Public
B+

RPS Online Elementary School

615 7th st sw

rochester, MN, 55902

K-5Public
B
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Getting around Rochester near 417 27th St Ne

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 417 27th St Ne, Rochester

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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