Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $300 (117 Rentals)

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property at 402 7th Ave S

$420

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$420

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 1515 16th Ave SE

$750

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$750

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$750

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1515 16th Ave SE

St. CloudMN56304
property at 1635 16th St SE

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

1635 16th St SE

St. CloudMN56304
property at 1625 16th St SE

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1625 16th St SE

St. CloudMN56304
property at 1526 16th Ave SE

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

1526 16th Ave SE

St. CloudMN56304
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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2
$755
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$755

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$755
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2

1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Bright River Estates
$764 - $1,059
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$745 - $1,040
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$764 - $1,059
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 9

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Lincoln Pointe
$769 - $874
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$750 - $855
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$769 - $874
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23, 2099

Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Point Saint Germain West
$822 - $1,027
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$795 - $1,000
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$27

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$822 - $1,027
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099

Point Saint Germain West

3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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property at 3205 12th St N

$825

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$825

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$825

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3205 12th St N

St. CloudMN56303
property at 812 7th Ave S

$825 - $1,725

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$825

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$825

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812 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 524 14th St S

$825 - $1,150

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$825

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524 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 1516 16th Ave SE

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

1516 16th Ave SE

St. CloudMN56304

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 01/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $310 to $2,750 with an overall median price of $1,391. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southside at $310, North Saint Cloud at $745, and South Saint Cloud 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
Southside$960$31029
North Saint Cloud$985$74524
South Saint Cloud$1,225$31068
St John Cantius$1,245$310166
Hester Park$1,300$310179
Pantown$1,400$310123
Downtown St Cloud$1,450$310190
Wilson Park$1,458$310158
Clemens Munsinger Gardens$1,470$310393
Colonial Gardens$1,495$310133

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Northwood Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood priced from $570. Covington Place Apartments in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$570
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$730
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$780
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Kents West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Sunny VilleStudioStudio,1BA$820
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of January 21, 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 1420 Four Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.80 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
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Windsong Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath-B2BR,2BA$0.95
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.87
Cobblestone Square Apartments2B/1.5B/Small2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Brookwood Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $845.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Covington Place Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,391.

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 638 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 $284 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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