Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Gardens Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $300 (24 Rentals)

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402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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411 5th Ave S
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

411 5th Ave S

411 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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310 4th Ave S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

310 4th Ave S

310 4th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Crossroads Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

401 37th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Northwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

2222 8th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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La Paz Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paz Apartments

530 16th StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Windy Hill Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments

800 11th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Regency East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency East

28 NE 3rd AveSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Broadwell Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadwell Estates

200-202 Wilson Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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La Cruz Community
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Cruz Community

1505 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Rosebud Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosebud Apartments

625 12th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Colonial Gardens, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Gardens area of St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $570. Goettens Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable Colonial Gardens apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$570
Goettens Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Kents West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Gardens, MN

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial Gardens area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2186 Model at Liberty Townhomes in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Colonial Gardens 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 Colonial Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Townhomes21863BR,2BA$1.11
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Victorian Terrace3 BD/1 BA3BR,1BA$1.09
Cobblestone Square Apartments2B/1.5B/Large2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Covington Place Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.79
Saint Cloud TerraceTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Greenway North2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.12
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Birchwood Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Gardens, Saint Cloud, MN

Ranked #5

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Colonial Gardens, Saint Cloud, and the greater St. Cloud area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Colonial Gardens Neighborhood in Saint Cloud, MN

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Gardens is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Colonial Gardens is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Colonial Gardens costs $1,501.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Gardens?

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 25 regular apartments in Colonial Gardens 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 Colonial Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Colonial Gardens have an average cost of $299 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.