
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $500 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Side area of Saint Cloud.


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Driftwood Apartments

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior

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The Landing Apartments

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Stearnsway Apartments

Washington Place Apartments

Victorian Terrace
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Newbury Apartments

Timber Cove Apartments

Sunny Ville

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Greenbriar Apartments

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Point Saint Germain

Saint Cloud Terrace

Anchor Pointe Apartments
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3457 3rd St N

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Upper Town Apartments

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Park Plaza Apartments

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Willow Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

Northwood Apartments

Waite Park Crossing
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Summit Ave Apartments

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West Side, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $750 | $1,877 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $730 | $1,851 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $850 | $2,700 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $985 | $2,991 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN.
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $570. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Northwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Landing Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MN
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath-F Model at Windsong Apartments in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 4 Bedroom Apartment Model at 512 8th Ave S starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Windsong Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath-F | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 512 8th Ave S | 4 Bedroom Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Park Meadows | Clemens | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Granite City Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | Second Floor Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Greenway North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Side, Saint Cloud, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $894.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,619.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 47 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $586 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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