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Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $300 (120 Rentals)
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402 7th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
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$690 - $1,010
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Brookwood Apartments
299 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$690
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Studio Apartments Available NowWashington Place Apartments
1420 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$690 - $985
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityExecutive Apartments
1244 Saint Germain St ESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$690 - $1,215
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGoettens Grove Apartments
1500 Oak Grove RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$700
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$700
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$700
914 8th Ave S, Unit 1
914 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$710 - $960
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCovington Place Apartments
510 8th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$720 - $865
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiverside Apartments 55+ Senior
101 Riverside Dr SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$720 - $870
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDriftwood Apartments
820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
1515 16th Ave SE
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$760 - $900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStearnsway Apartments
1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$764 - $1,319
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$745 - $1,300
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$764 - $1,319
Bright River Estates
1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$769 - $874
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$750 - $855
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$769 - $874
Lincoln Pointe
1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$770 - $1,040
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakshire Apartments
401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$795 - $880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAuburn Cove Apartments., LLC
805 Rilla RdSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$800 - $1,050
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowClear Brook Apartments
1617 University DrSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$800 - $1,300
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVictorian Terrace
230-240 2nd St NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$800 - $900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKents West Apartments
2609 Goettens WaySt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$800 - $1,350
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Newbury Apartments
3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1, 20262517 Goettens Way
2517 Goettens WaySt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2611 Goettens Way
2611 Goettens WaySt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$810 - $1,010
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityGreenbriar Apartments
419 33rd Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$819 - $1,140
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPine Pointe Apartments
1604 7th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$820 - $1,495
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTimber Cove Apartments
2510 41st Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$820 - $1,720
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSunny Ville
2405 County Road 74St. Cloud, MN 56301
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$822 - $1,027
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$795 - $1,000
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$27
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$822 - $1,027
Point Saint Germain West
3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$825 - $1,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodhaven East Apartments
1220 Saint Germain St ESt. Cloud, MN 56304
3205 12th St N
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520 14th St S
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3457 3rd St N
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$845 - $1,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSaint Cloud Terrace
825 9th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$845 - $1,080
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHillcrest Apartments
319 Laudenbach CtSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$845 - $1,405
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$825 - $1,385
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$845 - $1,405
The Landing Apartments
1212 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$850 - $950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now727 Apartments
1205 Maine Prairie RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$850 - $965
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAnchor Pointe Apartments
2048 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$850 - $950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVillage Northway
1225 14th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$850 - $950
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKaiser East Apartments
45 14th Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
1518 16th St SE
St. CloudMN56304
812 7th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
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$855 - $1,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGrand Royale Plaza
3735 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$860 - $890
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWillow Apartments
325 37th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$869 - $1,109
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$840 - $1,080
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$869 - $1,109
Upper Town Apartments
1310 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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 | $922 | $425 | $1,506 |
| Cheap St. Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $310 | $1,500 |
| Cheap St. Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $810 | $2,700 |
| Cheap St. Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $420 | $2,252 |
| Cheap St. Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,150 | $2,066 |
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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN
Pricing Updated: 12/07/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $310 to $2,750 with an overall median price of $1,811. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Saint Cloud at $425, West End at $690, and West Side at $600. 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 | 27 |
| West End | $1,439 | $690 | 32 |
| West Side | $1,501 | $600 | 150 |
| East Saint Cloud | $1,544 | $310 | 123 |
| Lincoln School | $1,544 | $600 | 147 |
| Clemens Munsinger Gardens | $2,000 | $310 | 329 |
| Colonial Gardens | $2,000 | $310 | 133 |
| Downtown St Cloud | $2,000 | $310 | 194 |
| Hester Park | $2,000 | $310 | 179 |
| Pantown | $2,000 | $310 | 131 |
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. Washington Place Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. 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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| Northwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Goettens Grove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Driftwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Bright River Estates | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN
As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3BR Model at Natures Edge Apartments in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,170. 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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| Natures Edge Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Cloudhaven Apartments | 1420 Four Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Parkbury Villa | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Cobblestone Square Apartments | 2B/1.5B/Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 304 4th St S, Unit 102 | 304 4th St S | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Westwood Village | Two bedroom/ One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Oaks at Bentonshire | O 1X1 BASS | 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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $795.
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 $720, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,811.
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 454 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 $270 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.
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