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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2
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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2

1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $310 to $2,991 with an overall median price of $1,514. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Saint Cloud at $425, South Saint Cloud at $310, and Southside at $310. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Cloud Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Saint Cloud$985$42515
South Saint Cloud$1,350$31060
Southside$1,375$31014
Hester Park$1,455$310160
Downtown St Cloud$1,523$310158
East Saint Cloud$1,523$325102
Wilson Park$1,523$310122
Pantown$1,537$31096
St John Cantius$1,537$310155
West Saint Cloud$1,547$310109

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Columbia IHA in the Wilson neighborhood priced from $650. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia IHAStudioStudio,1BA$650
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$790
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Victorian TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$800
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$815
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$815
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2233 Model at Liberty Townhomes in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value St. Cloud apartment is the 1112 13th St S Model at 1112 13th St S, Unit 1112 starting at $1,350 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Townhomes22333BR,2.5BA$0.97
1112 13th St S, Unit 11121112 13th St S3BR,1.5BA$0.70
Cloudhaven Apartments1416 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Oakshire Apartments3B/1B3BR,1BA$0.98
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.87
Brookwood Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Driftwood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$0.99
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91

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St. Cloud Overview

Hovering over the mighty Mississippi River and boasting upwards of 70,000 residents, St. Cloud represents some of the best in Minnesota living. From a solid economic foundation to a bounty of natural scenery and public park land, this proud midwestern destination city has experienced consistent growth through the years for good reason.

Why live in St. Cloud, MN?

Large enough to offer a sustainable lifestyle and the opportunity for job growth, yet cozy enough to be an ideal place to raise a family and known your neighbor on a first name basis, apartments in St. Cloud have been drawing new residents like a moth to a flame for decades. Flush with downhome charm that the midwest is known for the world over, this idyllic destination is an ideal mix of big city convenience and small town community.

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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 $820.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,514.

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 513 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 $332 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.

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