What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The average size for a Rochester, MN apartment is 938 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Rochester?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Rochester is $1,642 per month, a 3.18% increase from last years average of $1,591.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Rochester?

In Rochester, studios rent for $1,229 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,466 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,736 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,014 per month

What is the average apartment size in Rochester?

The typical apartment in Rochester offers about 938 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Rochester?

Studio apartments in Rochester average 515 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 716 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,058 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,387 sq. ft.

Rochester, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rochester?

The typical rent budget in Rochester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rochester?

In Rochester, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rochester is $1,642, a 3.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,591.

Studio Apartments at $1,229 offer the most budget-friendly option with 515 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $1,466, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,736 offer 1,058 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $2,014, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rochester, MN

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,642	938 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,229	515 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,466	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,736	1,058 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,014	1,387 sq. ft.

Rochester, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Rochester, MN have increased by 3.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,591 to $1,642.

What's the typical rent budget in Rochester, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Rochester, MN (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Rochester, MN?

17,516 or 35% of the households in Rochester, MN are renter-occupied while 33,142 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Rochester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rochester	$1,642
Minneapolis	$1,687
St. Paul	$1,515
Moorhead	$1,081
St. Louis Park	$1,776
Bloomington	$1,676
Edina	$1,849
St. Cloud	$1,163
Minnetonka	$1,953
Burnsville	$1,576
Eden Prairie	$1,755
Winona, MN	$734
Austin, MN	$1,294
Byron, MN	$1,842
Stewartville, MN	$1,364

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Rochester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.