Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,525. This is -22%, or $420, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,525

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

131

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,525. This is -22%, or $420, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
49%
33%
9%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

67%
33%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rochester, MN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Rochester, MN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rochester, MN is $1,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN costs about $1,324 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,495. Houses for rent in Rochester, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,337

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,725

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

4%

No Change

Studio

$1,260

2%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rochester, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Rochester, MN to other cities

Median rent prices in Rochester, MN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apple Valley, MN.

Rochester

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,870
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 18% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Rochester, MN

The overall cost of living in Rochester, MN is about the same as the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

3% higher

Health

3% higher

Housing

5% lower

Transportation

1% lower

Utilities

3% higher

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8.4

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1 bath

$1,025

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3d ago

8.6

Very good

111 8th Ave SE

111 8th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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