Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rochester, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rochester rent stands today
Rochester, MN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Month over month, rent cooled 1.9%, marking a pullback after recent gains.
Compared to national trends
Rochester sits 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering renters a mid-tier market with 184 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Rochester rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,372/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,525/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month. Apartments make up 62.1% of total rentals and rent around $1,395/month, while houses run higher at $2,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Baihly Meadows rents fell 59.6% year over year to $1,598/month across 15 rentals, a local decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Northwest Rochester also cooled with a 51.6% drop to $1,415/month, showing uneven neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Rochester
$1,595/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Rochester is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rochester
184
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rochester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rochester, MN
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,372 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Side Pioneers | $1,600 | |
Folwell | $1,699 | |
Historic Southwest | $1,625 | |
John Adams | $1,295 | |
Kutzky Park | $1,400 | |
Lincolnshire Arbor Glen | $1,499 | |
Meadow Park | $1,545 | |
Northrup | $1,700 | |
Northwest Rochester | $1,415 | |
Slatterly Park | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,585 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $942 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Historic Southwest
Average rent
$1,625
East Side Pioneers
Average rent
$1,600
Kutzky Park
Average rent
$1,400
Meadow Park
Average rent
$1,545
Northrup
Average rent
$1,700
Slatterly Park
Average rent
$1,495
Folwell
Average rent
$1,699
Northwest Rochester
Average rent
$1,415
Lincolnshire Arbor Glen
Average rent
$1,499
John Adams
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$942
Last 30 days
8%
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
16%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 19% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,970
8%$995
8%$1,595
5%$1,670
2%$2,095
2%$2,500
3%$1,599
1%$1,117
1%$1,810
2%$1,899
28%$1,400
14%$1,780
13%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 & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Rochester, MN
3d ago
1609 10th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
109 16th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
931 41st St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1463 1463 - 1537 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Baihly Meadows house for rent in Rochester
4 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
4h ago
123 6th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095–$4,208
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rochester
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
9h ago
705 1st Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,775
Apartment for rent
9h ago
449 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6400 Bandel Rd Nw, Rochester, MN 55901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$1,915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1505 Marion Rd Se, Rochester, MN 55904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,630
Apartment for rent
8h ago
313 7th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904
Studio
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
211 1st St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1h ago
508 4th St Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,545
Apartment for rent
3d ago
23 7th Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,045–$1,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
705 1st Ave Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,775
Apartment for rent
1h ago
211 1st St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1h ago
508 4th St Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3h ago
911 41st St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,720
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 $1,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rochester?
Average rent prices in Rochester have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Rochester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rochester is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rochester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rochester are John Adams ($1,295/mo), Kutzky Park ($1,400/mo), and Northwest Rochester ($1,415/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochester?
To comfortably afford rent in Rochester, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rochester?
January offers the best rental deals in Rochester, with rents running about 6% lower than May's peak prices. December and November are also less competitive months with lower overall demand.
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).