
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Cloud Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $335 (118 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown St Cloud area of Saint Cloud.


627 5th Ave S, Unit 202

575 7th St S, Unit 103

819 5th Ave S, Unit 104

505 12th St S, Unit 305

812 6th Ave S

815 5th Ave S

402 7th Ave S

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 213

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 208
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1536 Northway Dr, Unit 211

418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10

516 6th St S, Unit #3

Columbia IHA

Executive Apartments

914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior

718 6th Ave S

Covington Place Apartments
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433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3

Brookwood Apartments

1526 16th Ave SE

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The Landing Apartments

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Cedar Square Apartments

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Stearnsway Apartments

Washington Place Apartments

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Lincoln Pointe

1514 15th Ave SE

Clear Brook Apartments
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Victorian Terrace

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Oakshire Apartments

1910 10th Ave S

1920 10th Ave S

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Newbury Apartments

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Greenbriar Apartments

905 Kilian Blvd SE

Hampton Place Apartments

503 15th Ave SE

Willow Breeze Apartments
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Point Saint Germain

Saint Cloud Terrace

Anchor Pointe Apartments

520 13th St S, Unit 2

200 5th Ave N

3457 3rd St N

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Upper Town Apartments

Village Northway

727 Apartments

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Park Plaza Apartments
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Downtown St Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown St Cloud?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown St Cloud Studio Apartments | $770 | $465 | $1,140 |
| Downtown St Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $335 | $1,645 |
| Downtown St Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $805 | $2,060 |
| Downtown St Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $420 | $2,252 |
| Downtown St Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $350 | $1,691 |
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There are currently 118 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown St Cloud Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN.
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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 Columbia IHA priced from $650. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia IHA | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cedar Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Victorian Terrace | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | Second Floor Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Cloud, MN
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Cloud area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Pine Pointe Apartments in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,005. The second greatest value Downtown St Cloud apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $960 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Wilson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Granite City Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Woodhaven East Apartments | Two Bedroom + One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Willow Breeze Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Oaks at Bentonshire | O 1X1 BASS | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3 | 433 5th Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 $750, while the average apartment in Downtown St Cloud costs $1,021.
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 34 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 $195 which is $826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Cloud.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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