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

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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2
$599
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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2

1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Lincoln Pointe
$734 - $859
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$730 - $855
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$734 - $859
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Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Bright River Estates
$749 - $1,044
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$745 - $1,040
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Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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701 5th Ave N, Unit 3
$775
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701 5th Ave N, Unit 3

701 5th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Point Saint Germain West
$807 - $1,012
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$795 - $1,000
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Point Saint Germain West

3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Pine Pointe Apartments
$819 - $1,019
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$819 - $1,019

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Pine Pointe Apartments

1604 7th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Brookwood Apartments
$819 - $1,059
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Brookwood Apartments

299 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Saint Cloud$960$42513
West End$1,300$72511
West Side$1,412$57584
Lincoln School$1,534$57599
East Saint Cloud$1,582$310101
Clemens Munsinger Gardens$2,000$310400
Colonial Gardens$2,000$31087
Downtown St Cloud$2,000$310137
Hester Park$2,000$310113
Pantown$2,000$310107

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$705
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Kents West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$725
Lincoln Pointe1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$734
Bright River Estates1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$749
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$749
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Townhomes22333BR,2.5BA$1.00
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.01
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.91
Pine Pointe Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.95
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Lincoln Pointe2B1B2BR,1BA$1.03
Kents West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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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52 / 100

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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 $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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