
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $425 (30 Rentals)


1536 Northway Dr, Unit 208

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 211

Eastwood Apartments

Columbia IHA

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Driftwood Apartments

Brookwood Apartments
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Victorian Terrace

Sunny Ville

Timber Cove Apartments

812 7th Ave S

Willow Breeze Apartments

Tremont Apartments

Cypress Court
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Heritage Park Apartment Homes

Grand River Estates

Regency Park

Grand Royale Plaza

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Encore on the Park

Westwood Parkway Estates
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134 Crossing

The Lofts Condominiums

310 4th Ave S

Northwood Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments

Westview Apartments

Camden Apartments
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Middletown I Apartments

The Club at Heritage
St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Cloud?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud Studio Apartments | $966 | $425 | $1,340 |
| St. Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,004 | $310 | $1,851 |
| St. Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $725 | $2,700 |
| St. Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $420 | $3,025 |
| St. Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $600 | $2,708 |
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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 $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Cloud?
The cheapest apartment in St. Cloud is Columbia IHA which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in St. Cloud costs $1,397.
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 496 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 $341 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Cloud.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.