Rochester, MN Rent History

129 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,602
1-year change
+1.3%
$21/mo
5-year change
+21.6%
$285/mo
10-year change
+43.3%
$484/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Rochester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,100/mo—0.0%
2017$1,150/mo+4.5%+4.5%
2018$1,145/mo-0.4%+4.1%
2019$1,210/mo+5.7%+10.0%
2020$1,244/mo+2.8%+13.1%
2021$1,282/mo+3.1%+16.5%
2022$1,377/mo+7.4%+25.2%
2023$1,446/mo+5.0%+31.5%
2024$1,495/mo+3.4%+35.9%
2025$1,553/mo+3.9%+41.2%
2026$1,586/mo+2.1%+44.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Rochester changed since 2016?

Median rent in Rochester, MN was $1,097 in 2016-01 and is $1,602 as of 2026-09 — a change of $505 per month over 10 years.

How much has Rochester rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Rochester, MN has changed +21.6% ($285 per month). The current median is $1,602.

What has rent in Rochester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rochester, MN has changed +43.3% ($484 per month). It is now $1,602.

Is rent in Rochester going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Rochester, MN has increased +1.3% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,602.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.