Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $300 (124 Rentals)
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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Cloud?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap St. Cloud Studio Apartments | $872 | $425 | $1,200 |
Cheap St. Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $310 | $1,500 |
Cheap St. Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $715 | $2,995 |
Cheap St. Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $950 | $2,200 |
Cheap St. Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $325 | $1,629 |
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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN
Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $310 to $2,700 with an overall median price of $1,799. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Saint Cloud at $425, West End at $725, and West Side at $575. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Cloud Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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North Saint Cloud | $960 | $425 | 13 |
West End | $1,300 | $725 | 11 |
West Side | $1,412 | $575 | 84 |
Lincoln School | $1,534 | $575 | 99 |
East Saint Cloud | $1,582 | $310 | 101 |
Clemens Munsinger Gardens | $2,000 | $310 | 400 |
Colonial Gardens | $2,000 | $310 | 87 |
Downtown St Cloud | $2,000 | $310 | 137 |
Hester Park | $2,000 | $310 | 113 |
Pantown | $2,000 | $310 | 107 |
Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Eastwood Apartments in the Wilson neighborhood priced from $575. Washington Place Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eastwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Washington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Kents West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
Bright River Estates | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Hampton Place Apartments | Hampton Place Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Oakshire Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2233 Model at Liberty Townhomes in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Liberty Townhomes | 2233 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
Cloudhaven Apartments | 1420 Four Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Natures Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Plus Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Waite Park Crossing | Two bedroom + One bathroom B | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Westwood Village | Two bedroom/ One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Lincoln Pointe | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Kents West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Washington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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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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Getting Around St. Cloud, MN
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $770.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Cloud?
The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Eastwood Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,799.
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 175 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 $169 which is $1,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.
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