Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, MN from $500 (40 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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Crest View Village
$1,169 - $1,469
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$1,150 - $1,450
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$19
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$1,169 - $1,469
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 14

Crest View Village

1160 Suncrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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The Bluffs at Liberty Glen
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$1,190 - $2,139
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$1,010 - $1,959
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$180
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$1,190 - $2,139
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Bluffs at Liberty Glen

1075 24th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Wildwood Townhomes
$1,291 - $1,696
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$1,275 - $1,680
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$16
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$1,291 - $1,696
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wildwood Townhomes

1812 16th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 910 E 2nd St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 E 2nd St

LitchfieldMN55355

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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

$1,240

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$1,240
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$1,240

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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
property at 723 5th Ave S

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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723 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 911 2nd Ave S

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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911 2nd Ave S

BuffaloMN55313
property at 1411 2nd Ave S

$1,685

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$1,685
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$1,685

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 2nd Ave S

BuffaloMN55313

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Clearwater, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clearwater Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearwater, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Clear Brook Apartments in the Hester Park neighborhood priced from $800. Park Plaza Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Swisshelm Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
Regency ParkS1RStudio,1BA$988
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$994
Oakwood Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,050
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1,095
Grand River Estates1x11BR,1BA$1,160
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
The Bluffs at Liberty GlenOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater, MN and Nearby

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clearwater area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Wildwood Townhomes in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value Clearwater apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens 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.
Wildwood Townhomes4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,1.5BA$1.10
Natures Edge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Willow Breeze ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
STERLING HEIGHTSThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$1.15
Pine Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$0.94
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Oakwood Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.00
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $800 at Clear Brook Apartments.

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 $900 at Clear Brook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clearwater Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clearwater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,115.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.