Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,497. This is -21%, or $402, lower than the national average.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,497

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

170

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,497. This is -21%, or $402, lower than the national average.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
51%
31%
10%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN costs about $1,395 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 $1,990.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,495

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,672

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,485

12%

3%

Studio

$1,270

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,485

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

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$1,497
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,935
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 23% 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

Apartments for rent in Austin

Discover rentals in Rochester, MN

Meadow Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.8

Very good

Meadow Park Apartments

412 14th Street Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,245

Apartment for rent

110 6th Avenue Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side Pioneers apartment for rent in Rochester

Apartment for rent

Colonial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Colonial Apartments

417-423 27th Street Northeast, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

2 baths

$975

Apartment for rent

Holtan Properties 309 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Holtan Properties 309

309 27th Street Northeast, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Apartment for rent

1114 10th Avenue Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

1112 (R) / 1114 (L) 10th Avenue Northwest - LEFT UNIT

1114 10th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 9

111 8th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

111 8th Ave SE

111 8th Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$1,085

Apartment for rent

2721-2801 56th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

2721-2801 56th St NW

2721 56th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Midtown - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Midtown

226 13th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent