Cheap Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Oakshire Apartments
$800 - $1,100
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Oakshire Apartments

401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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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
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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
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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 1 Bed unit found at Benton Place Apartments priced from $625. Columbia IHA 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
Benton Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Columbia IHAStudioStudio,1BA$650
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton County, MN

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Autumn Woods Apartments in the in the Wilson neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Benton County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Pine Pointe Apartments starting at $1,005 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Lincoln School 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.
Autumn Woods Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Mississippi View3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Brookwood Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Woodhaven East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$1.04
Hunters Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Benton Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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 Benton Place Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Benton County costs $1,200.

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 $165 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton County.

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