Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Benton Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Place Apartments

50 1st Ave NERice, MN 56367
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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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Geneva Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Place Apartments

110 15th Street CtSauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Waterfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

400 River Ave SSauk 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. Victorian Terrace in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Benton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Victorian TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$749
Willow Creek Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Brookwood Apartments in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Benton County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Oak Street Townhomes starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Hester Park 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$0.95
Oak Street Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$1.23
Cedar Square Apartments2 Bedroom D2BR,1BA$1.05
Pine Pointe Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Axis Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Mississippi View2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Woodhaven East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Summit Ave Apartments2B/1B/Large2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
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 $1,130.

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 7 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 $939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton County.

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