Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,595. This is -18%, or $354, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,595

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

177

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,595. This is -18%, or $354, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
45%
34%
13%
7%
$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 5% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN costs about $1,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,525. Houses for rent in Rochester, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,047.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,397

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,347

5%

4%

Studio

$1,270

2%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,899
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.

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

619 2nd St NW - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

619 2nd St NW

619 2nd St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

1–3 beds

1 bath

$760–$1,625

Apartment for rent

1620 8 1/2 St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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420 8th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

420 8th Ave SE

420 8th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

423 4th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

423 4th Ave SE

423 4th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Colonial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Rochester

Colonial Apartments

417 27th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

2 baths

$945

Apartment for rent

Chester Estates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Chester Estates

1463 1463 - 1537 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

Meadow Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Meadow Park Apartments

412 14th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

1–3 beds

1 bath

$945–$1,325

Apartment for rent

123 11th Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side Pioneers apartment for rent in Rochester

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent