Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,550. This is -18%, or $351, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

175

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,550. This is -18%, or $351, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
47%
34%
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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,405. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN costs about $1,374 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,500. Houses for rent in Rochester, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,522

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,697

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,295

2%

13%

Studio

$1,320

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,522

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,864
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 17% 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

12h ago

7.8

Very good

Meadow Park Apartments

412 14th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

1–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,220

Apartment for rent

Eastwood Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Eastwood Manor Apartments

1532 10th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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540 Northern Hills Dr NE - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.4

Very good

540 Northern Hills Dr NE

540 Northern Hills Dr Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

109 16th St NE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

109 16th St NE

109 16th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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Flats on 14th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Flats on 14th

504 14th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1441 4th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1441 4th Ave SE

1441 4th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

423 4th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

423 4th Ave SE

423 4th Ave Se, Rochester, MN 55904

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Northern Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Northern Hills Apartments

537 Northern Hills Dr Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent