Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rochester, MN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,580/month. Month over month, rent cooled 3.2%, marking a shift since last year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Rochester sits 19.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a mid-tier metro market with 219 total rentals available for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rochester run around $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,348/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,325/month. Houses rent higher at $2,095/month compared to apartments at $1,385/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Baihly Meadows rents fell 54.6% year over year to $1,795/month, with nearby Baihly Woodlands also down 52.8%. These steep declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide market, marking a localized cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Rochester

$1,580/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochester is $1,580 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $370 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochester

219

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochester rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rochester, MN

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Rochester, MN

Rent prices in Rochester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,420.

Listings

Studio

$1,245

1%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,347

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,850

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,325

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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.

How does rent in Rochester, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rochester and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochester

Median rent price$1,580
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,889
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 16% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Apple Valley

$1,889

increased by3%
Last year
Austin

$1,012

increased by7%
Last year
Bloomington

$1,595

increased by13%
Last year
Burnsville

$1,667

increased by4%
Last year
Byron

$2,132

decreased by11%
Last year
Cottage Grove

$1,950

decreased by3%
Last year

Cost of living in Rochester, MN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% higher
Groceries3% higher
Health4% higher
Housing2% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities3% higher

Discover rentals in Rochester, MN

The Cobalt Building - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

The Cobalt Building

1609 10th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$945

Apartment for rent

320 5th St Se #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Slatterly Park apartment for rent in Rochester

Apartment for rent

4717 14th Ave NW - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

4717 14th Ave NW

4717 14th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Essex Place - 931 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Essex Place - 931

931 41st St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$945–$1,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rochester, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochester rental market.

How much is rent in Rochester?

The average rent in Rochester is $1,580 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochester?

Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochester is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $370 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester are Slatterly Park ($1,072/mo), Meadow Park ($1,250/mo), and Kutzky Park ($1,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?

Rochester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with two-bedrooms showing only a 1.3% decrease.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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