Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Newbury Apartments
$800 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,350

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Newbury Apartments

3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Victorian Terrace
$800 - $1,300
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$800 - $1,300

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victorian Terrace

230-240 2nd St NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Sunny Ville
$820 - $1,720
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$820 - $1,720

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Sunny Ville

2405 County Road 74St. Cloud, MN 56301
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Point Saint Germain
$822 - $1,027
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$795 - $1,000
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$822 - $1,027
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099

Point Saint Germain

3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Saint Cloud Terrace
$845 - $1,000
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$845 - $1,000

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Saint Cloud Terrace

825 9th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Village Northway
$850 - $950
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Village Northway

1225 14th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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727 Apartments
$850 - $1,150
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$850 - $1,150

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727 Apartments

1205 Maine Prairie RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Upper Town Apartments
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$874 - $1,114
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$845 - $1,085
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$874 - $1,114
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Upper Town Apartments

1310 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Park Plaza Apartments
$880 - $1,555
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$880 - $1,555

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Park Plaza Apartments

830 13th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Crossroads Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

401 37th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Northwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

2222 8th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Parkbury Villa
$875 - $1,225
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$875 - $1,225

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Parkbury Villa

140 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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Waite Park Crossing
$885 - $1,150
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$885 - $1,150

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Waite Park Crossing

340 2nd Ave SWaite Park, MN 56387
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West Side, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of St. Cloud, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior priced from $750. Victorian Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Victorian TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$800
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
Anchor Pointe ApartmentsSecond Floor Apartment2BR,1BA$850
727 ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Village Northway1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Upper Town ApartmentsEast Elm1BR,1BA$874
Parkbury Villa1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MN

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.16 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Apartment Model at 512 8th Ave S in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Two bedroom + One bathroom B Model at Waite Park Crossing starting at $885 with a $0.87 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
512 8th Ave S4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,1BA$1.16
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.87
Park MeadowsQuarry2BR,1BA$1.13
Timber Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1.13
Granite City TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Driftwood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$0.99
Stearnsway Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$1.07
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.12
Greenway North2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Saint Cloud, MN

Ranked #12

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $885.

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 $1,650.

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 60 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 $618 which is $1,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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