Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Benton Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Place Apartments

50 1st Ave NERice, MN 56367
Senior Living
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Regency East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency East

28 NE 3rd AveSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Southview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Apartments

1000 1st St NESartell, MN 56377
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Broadwell Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadwell Estates

200-202 Wilson Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Waterfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

400 River Ave SSauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Geneva Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Place Apartments

110 15th Street CtSauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Bentonwood I
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentonwood I

250 Pine StFoley, MN 56329
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Cheapest Available Benton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Benton County, MN is a Studio unit found at Eastwood Apartments in the Wilson neighborhood priced from $575. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$749
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$770
Brookwood Apartments1 bed (some w/den & 2 baths)1BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Brookwood Apartments in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Benton County apartment is the 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Autumn Woods Apartments starting at $1,170 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Wilson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookwood Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1BA$0.96
Autumn Woods Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Cedar Square Apartments2 Bedroom D2BR,1BA$1.06
Woodhaven East ApartmentsOne Bedroom + One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Mississippi View2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Oaks at BentonshireO 1X1 BASS1BR,1BA$1.06
Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Camden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.09
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benton County?

The cheapest apartment in Benton County is Eastwood Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Benton County costs $1,127.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benton County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Benton County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Benton County?

Cheap apartments in Benton County have an average cost of $191 which is $936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton County.

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