Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $300 (184 Rentals)

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property at 815 5th Ave S

$400

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815 5th Ave S

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property at 402 7th Ave S

$420

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$420

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402 7th Ave S

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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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$750 - $920

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Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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property at 1526 16th Ave SE

$775

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$775

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$775

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1526 16th Ave SE

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property at 216 16th Ave N

$775

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$775

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$775

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216 16th Ave N

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property at 812 7th Ave S

$775

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$775

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$775

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812 7th Ave S

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property at 1514 15th Ave SE

$775 - $800

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1514 15th Ave SE

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Bright River Estates
$779 - $1,079
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$760 - $1,060
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$779 - $1,079
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Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Stearnsway Apartments
$780 - $920
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$780 - $920

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Stearnsway Apartments

1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Lincoln Pointe
$794 - $1,094
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$775 - $1,075
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$794 - $1,094
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Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Oakshire Apartments
$800 - $1,100
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$800 - $1,100

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$800 - $1,100
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Oakshire Apartments

401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3
$800
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$800

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433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3

433 5th Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 1524 15th Ave SE

$800

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$800

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$800

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1524 15th Ave SE

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property at 1910 10th Ave S

$800

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$800

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$800

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1910 10th Ave S

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property at 1920 10th Ave S

$800

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$800

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$800

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1920 10th Ave S

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Newbury Apartments
$820 - $1,370
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$820 - $1,370

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$820 - $1,370
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Newbury Apartments

3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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property at 503 15th Ave SE

$825 - $1,100

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$825

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$825

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503 15th Ave SE

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The Landing Apartments
$827 - $1,637
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$800 - $1,610
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The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Point Saint Germain
$837 - $1,047
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$810 - $1,020
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$837 - $1,047
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Point Saint Germain

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

$850 - $950

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$850

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3457 3rd St N

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Cedar Square Apartments
$855 - $1,150
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$825 - $1,120
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Cedar Square Apartments

1570 E St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $335 to $2,991 with an overall median price of $1,453. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Saint Cloud at $465, Southside at $340, and South Saint Cloud at $335. 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$1,215$46515
Southside$1,295$34014
South Saint Cloud$1,300$33553
Downtown St Cloud$1,347$335134
Wilson Park$1,347$335119
Hester Park$1,385$335125
St John Cantius$1,385$335122
Pantown$1,400$33584
East Saint Cloud$1,422$33576
West Saint Cloud$1,485$34087

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. Vue Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$570
Vue Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$660
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$749
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$794
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$810
The Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$827

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Parkbury Villa in the in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value St. Cloud apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Pine Pointe Apartments starting at $1,005 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the East Saint Cloud 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.
Parkbury Villa2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Oaks at BentonshireB 2X1 TROUT2BR,1BA$0.94
Columbia IHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$1.04
Hunters Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$1.03

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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 $827.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Hampton Place Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,453.

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 356 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 $308 which is $1,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.

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