Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $310 (85 Rentals)

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property at 1515 16th Ave SE

$750

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$750

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1515 16th Ave SE

St. CloudMN56304
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Bright River Estates
$764 - $854
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$745 - $1,040
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$19

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$764 - $1,059
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Lincoln Pointe
$769
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$750 - $855
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$19

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$769 - $874
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23, 2099

Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 1910 10th Ave S

$775

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$775

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$775

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1910 10th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
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Cedar Square Apartments
$800
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$800 - $1,055
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$11

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$811 - $1,066
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

Cedar Square Apartments

1570 E St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Point Saint Germain West
$822 - $827
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$795 - $1,000
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$27

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$822 - $1,027
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099

Point Saint Germain West

3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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property at 3457 3rd St N

$825

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$825

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$825

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3457 3rd St N

St. CloudMN56303
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Upper Town Apartments
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$845 - $889
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$845 - $1,085
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$29

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$874 - $1,114
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 22, 2026

Upper Town Apartments

1310 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Northwood Apartments
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Northwood Apartments

2222 8th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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La Paz Apartments
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La Paz Apartments

530 16th StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Regency East
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Regency East

28 NE 3rd AveSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Cloud Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Cloud?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Cloud is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Cloud?

The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,404.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Cloud?

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 453 regular apartments in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

Cheap apartments in St. Cloud have an average cost of $254 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!