Washington Homes for Rent

The Washington neighborhood in Rochester, Minnesota, features homes primarily built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, including cottages, ranch-style houses, Cape Cods, and bi-levels. These homes often have single-car detached garages and sit on lots averaging under a quarter of an acre, with shaded sidewalks lined by mature oak trees. Local dining options include Old Abe, known for its vegan dishes, and Grandma’s Kitchen, a long-standing favorite for hot sandwiches. For groceries, residents frequent Hy-Vee in Barlow Plaza and Silver Lake Foods. The neighborhood association collaborates with Lowertown for outdoor movie nights in Cook Park during summer, and Kinney Creek Brewery offers trivia nights and live music. Downtown Rochester hosts events like Thursdays Downtown and Rochester Honkers games at Mayo Field. Cook Park, located at the neighborhood's southern edge, features a playground, pickleball courts, and volleyball nets, while Indian Heights Park offers nature trails and city views. Rochester's extensive park system is interconnected by paved walking and bike paths. Commuting is convenient, with public transit stops along 7th and 11th avenues and a short drive to the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital. Highway 52 provides access to Rochester International Airport, 10 miles away, and Minneapolis and Saint Paul, less than 90 miles north. Schools in the area include Elton Hills Elementary, John Adams Middle, and John Marshall High School, with Rochester Public Schools offering Newcomer Services and concurrent enrollment opportunities through RCTC.