Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Cloud Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $300 (25 Rentals)

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402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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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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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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200 5th Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 5th Ave N

200 5th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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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Waterfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

400 River Ave SSauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Downtown St Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown St Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown St Cloud area of St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Washington Place Apartments priced from $690. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cedar Square Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$761
Lincoln Pointe1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$769
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Cloud, MN

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Cloud area is the $1.05 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Wildwood Townhomes in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,464. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown St Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Townhomes4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,1.5BA$1.05
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Park Plaza Apartments2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.75BA$1.05
Cobblestone Square Apartments2B/1.5B/Large2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Oaks at BentonshireO 2X1 MUSKIE2BR,1BA$0.93
Saint Cloud TerraceTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
304 4th St S, Unit 102304 4th St S2BR,1BA$0.95
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Oakwood Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.00
Lincoln Pointe2B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY2BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown St Cloud, Saint Cloud, MN

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown St Cloud, Saint Cloud, and the greater St. Cloud area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown St Cloud Neighborhood in Saint Cloud, MN

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Cloud Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown St Cloud is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Downtown St Cloud costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 42 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown St Cloud?

Cheap apartments in Downtown St Cloud have an average cost of $251 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Cloud.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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