Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Rochester, MN

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,515. This is -20%, or $385, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,515

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

154

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rochester, MN is $1,515. This is -20%, or $385, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
49%
34%
8%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,435. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rochester, MN costs about $1,395 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 $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,547

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,695

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,437

8%

12%

Studio

$1,320

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,547

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,437

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

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$1,515
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochester, MN is 18% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

More data insights and reports

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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

Eastwood Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.2

Very good

Eastwood Manor Apartments

1532 10th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$895

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19 12th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Northrup apartment for rent in Rochester

19 12th St NW

19 12th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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Chester Estates - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8

Very good

Chester Estates

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

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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540 Northern Hills Dr NE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

540 Northern Hills Dr NE

540 Northern Hills Dr Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$950

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1017 21st St SE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

1017 21st St SE

1017 21st St Se, Rochester, MN 55904

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Colonial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.4

Very good

Colonial Apartments

417 27th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

2 baths

$975

Apartment for rent

109 16th St NE - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

109 16th St NE

109 16th St Ne, Rochester, MN 55906

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

18th Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

18th Avenue Apartments

3906 18th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN 55901

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent