Rochester, MN Rent History

126 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,702
1-year change
+5.8%
$93/mo
5-year change
+23.2%
$320/mo
10-year change
+44.7%
$526/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Rochester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,179/mo0.0%
2017$1,232/mo+4.5%+4.5%
2018$1,227/mo-0.4%+4.1%
2019$1,297/mo+5.7%+10.0%
2020$1,331/mo+2.6%+12.9%
2021$1,369/mo+2.9%+16.1%
2022$1,474/mo+7.7%+25.0%
2023$1,548/mo+5.0%+31.3%
2024$1,601/mo+3.4%+35.8%
2025$1,603/mo+0.1%+36.0%
2026$1,695/mo+5.7%+43.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Rochester changed since 2016?

Median rent in Rochester, MN was $1,174 in 2016-01 and is $1,702 as of 2026-06 — a change of $528 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 +23.2% ($320 per month). The current median is $1,702.

What has rent in Rochester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rochester, MN has changed +44.7% ($526 per month). It is now $1,702.

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

Year over year, median rent in Rochester, MN has increased +5.8% ($93/mo). Current median: $1,702.

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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.