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The Villages at Essex Place Apartments
Rochester, Minnesota, 55901
1 Bedroom$609 - $660
2 Bedrooms$679 - $770
3 Bedrooms$699 - $869

Villages at Essex Park Apartments
Rochester, Minnesota, 55901
1 BedroomFrom $770
2 Bedrooms$850 - $915
3 Bedrooms$1,000 - $1,075
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 6.0% 6.7% -0.7% $10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 5.4% -0.2% $15,000 to $19,999 5.2% 5.4% -0.2% $20,000 to $24,999 5.4% 6.0% -0.6% $25,000 to $29,999 6.2% 6.1% +0.1% $30,000 to $34,999 5.9% 6.3% -0.4% $35,000 to $39,999 6.4% 5.9% +0.5% $40,000 to $44,999 5.4% 5.8% -0.4% $45,000 to $49,999 5.0% 5.3% -0.3% $50,000 to $59,999 10.5% 10.2% +0.3% $60,000 to $74,999 12.5% 12.2% +0.3% $75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.1% +0.1% $100,000 to $124,999 6.1% 5.6% +0.5% $125,000 to $149,999 2.7% 2.6% +0.1% $150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 2.1% +0.6% $200,000 or more 2.6% 2.2% +0.4% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 5.8% 6.4% -0.6% 10.0% to 14.9% 14.2% 12.3% +1.9% 15.0% to 19.9% 15.7% 15.4% +0.3% 20.0% to 24.9% 14.1% 14.1% +0.0% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.0% 11.7% -1.7% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.4% 7.9% -0.5% 35.0% to 39.9% 4.7% 5.3% -0.6% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.7% 6.5% +0.2% 50.0% or more 18.4% 15.4% +3.0% Not computed 3.0% 5.0% -2.0% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 19.1% 17.5% +1.6% 25 to 34 years 31.6% 27.6% +4.0% 35 to 44 years 18.2% 18.8% -0.6% 45 to 54 years 10.8% 11.8% -1.0% 55 to 64 years 5.4% 6.3% -0.9% 65 to 74 years 4.6% 5.8% -1.2% 75 to 84 years 6.0% 7.6% -1.6% 85 years and over 4.4% 4.6% -0.2% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 68.8% 43.9% +24.9% 30 to 44 minutes 8.6% 25.7% -17.1% 45 to 59 minutes 4.9% 11.7% -6.8% 60 or more minutes 17.7% 18.6% -0.9%
Source: 2000 Census
Have it All in Rochester
With a diverse, urban and friendly downtown area, Rochester, Minnesota encompasses all great things to make it a lovely place to call home. With the world famous Mayo Clinic and the IBM Corporation centrally located, there are an abundance of job opportunities. Apartments in Rochester are affordable, comfortable and charming. Living in the heart of the mid-west, you will get to enjoy all four seasons including the beautiful spring flowers, snow skiing in the winter, the gorgeous fall foliage, and the more than 1,000 lakes scattered throughout the state during the summer. When it comes to your apartment, your list of wants and needs can be as short or as long as you'd like and MyNewPlace will assist you in finding the most perfect apartment for you. You can begin browsing properties with the [AptGuideLink]. If you'd like to speak to any of our locals, you can do so at [LocalTalkLink]. The mid-west is known for its friendliness, so let us be the first to welcome you to the neighborhood!
Find it All Within Budget
When looking for the best apartment for you with a rent that is comfortable for your lifestyle, MyNewPlace.com would love to assist you and make this search as effortless as possible. With spaces in Rochester ranging from one bedroom to three or more, we can provide you with rental trends based on your list of amenities to help you determine which apartment is going to give you the most happiness at the end of each day. In ||monthpull|| rentals in Rochester were going for ||1BRentpul|| for a one bedroom, ||2BRentpull|| for the two bedrooms, and just ||3BRentpull|| for the three bedrooms. No matter the amount of space you need to feel comfortable, or which amenities you desire, MyNewPlace.com is here to help you find it all.
The Heart of the Mid-West
In this charming community of friendly, fun and professional people, Rochester is a smaller city with a big town feel. The downtown is full of arts, theaters, live entertainment and restaurants, while the suburbs allow families to focus on raising their children in a safe community. There are three high schools, five middle schools and countless elementary schools, all with the same goal of providing the best education for your children. Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) provides further education for young adults. During the fun summer months, be sure to have your family check out the Olmstead County Fairgrounds! Or enjoy free live music downtown with the ""Down by the Riverside Concert Series"" at the Peace Plaza. With an abundance of activities and amenities for your family to experience and grow together with, let us help you find the perfect apartment for you and yours!
In Caring Hands at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
The world famous Mayo Clinic is located in the center of Rochester, and not only does it provide thousands of jobs for locals, it also provides world famous medical care for you and your family. Across town is the IBM Corporation which is also a large emplorer for those in the area. With thriving businesses in downtown and farmland surrounding all areas of this community, a hard work ethic is without a doubt found here. At the end of the day, we would love for you to have a wonderful and comfortable apartment to come home to and relax. With numerous parks, golf courses and the Silver Lake, you will have plenty of options to keep you active during your free time as well.
Great Big Charm in Rochester
A city filled with rich history, mid-west friendliness, and a drive to be urban yet approachable, Rochester has a little bit of everything for everyone. Why not call it home? Within an hour's drive of the Mississippi River and just two hours to the Twin Cities, you can enjoy some water sports or high end shopping. The city thrives on the arts with lots of theaters, a symphony, live music in the parks, museums, and even sporting events. Restaurants line the downtown streets, and charming shops and boutiques can be found along the country roads leading out of town. The Grand Shops offer a great shopping opportunity downtown right along with a multitude of fine dining choices. The city prides itself on being able to accommodate everyone's desires, and MyNewPlace.com encompasses the same mindset when it comes to finding your perfect apartment. Come on home to your new city today and let us help you in the process.
Average Apartment Rent in Rochester, Minnesota
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 2 Bed | $780 | $719 | $701 | 11.3% |
| 3 Bed | $929 | $836 | $818 | 13.6% |
Rochester Apartment Rental Trends
Apartments in Rochester have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Rochester apartment was $701 in November. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in November was $818. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Rochester rentals listed below.Popular Rochester Apartments Searches
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How far is the airport from downtown Rochester and can I get there easily and cheaply?
From downtown Rochester, the airport is only eighteen minutes away by car. The Rochester Transit Service has buses running from downtown to the airport throughout the day for $2. Taxi should cost around fifteen dollars.
