Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, MN from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Cedar Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

700-710 Kelsey AveClearwater, MN 55320
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425 Bluff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Bluff St

425 Bluff StClearwater, MN 55320

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Park Plaza Apartments
$880 - $1,555
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$880 - $1,555

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$880 - $1,555
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Park Plaza Apartments

830 13th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Crest View Village
$969 - $1,469
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$950 - $1,450
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$19

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$969 - $1,469
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crest View Village

1160 Suncrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Oakwood Court Apartments
$994 - $1,169
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$975 - $1,150
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Oakwood Court Apartments

1821 15th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Grand River Estates
$1,058 - $3,058
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$1,050 - $3,050
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Grand River Estates

4010 Clearwater RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Wildwood Townhomes
$1,291 - $1,691
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$1,275 - $1,675
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$16

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$1,291 - $1,691
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2099

Wildwood Townhomes

1812 16th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 519 14th St S

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 8330 Cedar St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8330 Cedar St

RockfordMN55373
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Cloudhaven Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cloudhaven Apartments

1416-1420 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387

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property at 310 3rd Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

310 3rd Ave

FoleyMN56329

Clearwater, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clearwater Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearwater, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Swisshelm Village Apartments in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood priced from $920. STERLING HEIGHTS in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $939. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Swisshelm Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
STERLING HEIGHTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$939
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$994
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$1,060
Oakwood Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1,069
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1,095
The Bluffs at Liberty GlenOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1,150
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
Grand River Estates1x11BR,1BA$1,178
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, MN and Nearby

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clearwater area is the $1.20 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Willow Breeze Apartments in the in the Hester Park neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Clearwater apartment is the 2+2 A Model at Crest View Village starting at $1,469 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clearwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Breeze ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Crest View Village2+2 A2BR,2BA$1.22
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.04
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Amber Crest/Fox Run Apartments2B2B2BR,2BA$1.29
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Oakwood Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.13
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$1.27
STERLING HEIGHTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clearwater Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clearwater Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clearwater Apartment is $939 at STERLING HEIGHTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clearwater Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clearwater is starting from $920 at Swisshelm Village Apartments.

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