Average Rent in Rochester, MN and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Rochester, MN

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,575. This is -20% lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,575

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

173

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,575. This is -20% lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%

35%

$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 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 $1,375 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,475. Houses for rent in Rochester, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.


1 bedroom	$1,385	1%	5%
2 bedroom	$1,500	2%	12%
3 bedroom	$1,790	No Change	1%
4 bedroom	$2,400	5%	5%
Studio	$1,195	No Change	6%

		Comparables
East Side Pioneers	$1,495
Elton Hills	$1,300
Folwell	$1,762
Historic Southwest	$1,897
John Marshall	$1,400
Kutzky Park	$1,275
Lincolnshire Arbor Glen	$1,462
Meadow Park	$1,895
Northrup	$1,447
Slatterly Park	$1,250


Apartments	$1,400	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,622	8%	No Change
Houses	$1,950	1%	No Change
Rooms	$878	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,790

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

Last year

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$1,575

20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 21% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual 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.