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750 5th St S, Unit 202
750 5th St SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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411 5th Ave S, Unit 103
411 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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500 11th St S, Unit 103
500 11th St SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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575 7th St S, Unit 103
575 7th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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627 5th Ave S, Unit 202
627 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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505 12th St S, Unit 305
505 12th St SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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500 12th St S, Unit 202
500 12th St SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
815 5th Ave S
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822 7th Ave S, Unit 101
822 7th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
402 7th Ave S
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$425Studio Apartments Available May 1
1536 Northway Dr, Unit 213
1536 Northway DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$445Studio Apartments Available May 1
1536 Northway Dr, Unit 208
1536 Northway DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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1536 Northway Dr, Unit 211
1536 Northway DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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395 5th Ave S, Unit 102
395 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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527 8th Ave S, Unit 103
527 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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914 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10
418 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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516 6th St S, Unit Unit #3
516 6th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowColumbia IHA
120 Columbia Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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1244 Saint Germain St ESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrookwood Apartments
299 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5, Unit 5
914 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2, Unit 2
1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCovington Place Apartments
510 8th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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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Lincoln Pointe
1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
1625 16th St SE
St. CloudMN56304
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Stearnsway Apartments
1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15Washington Place Apartments
1420 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
134 21st Ave N
St. CloudMN56303
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowClear Brook Apartments
1617 University DrSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVictorian Terrace
230-240 2nd St NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
1514 15th Ave SE
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1910 10th Ave S
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Oakshire Apartments
401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
1524 15th Ave SE
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1526 16th Ave SE
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPine Pointe Apartments
1604 7th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Newbury Apartments
3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Greenbriar Apartments
419 33rd Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099Total Monthly Price
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Point Saint Germain
3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
812 7th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
503 15th Ave SE
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWillow Breeze Apartments
1455 Minnesota Blvd SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSaint Cloud Terrace
825 9th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVillage Northway
1225 14th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Anchor Pointe Apartments
2048 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now727 Apartments
1205 Maine Prairie RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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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 | $802 | $425 | $1,140 |
| Downtown St Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $310 | $9,454 |
| Downtown St Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $725 | $1,955 |
| Downtown St Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $420 | $2,321 |
| Downtown St Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $600 | $2,757 |
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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 |
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| Columbia IHA | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Stearnsway Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Washington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | Second Floor Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Cloud, MN
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Cloud area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Wildwood Townhomes in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value Downtown St Cloud apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Pine Pointe Apartments starting at $1,040 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Lincoln School 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Townhomes | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Ivy Apartments | 4 Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Oakwood Court Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Summit Ave Apartments | 2B/1B/Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Birchwood Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Cloud Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown St Cloud?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown St Cloud is under $850.
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 $1,425.
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 47 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 $256 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Cloud.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.