Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Cloud Neighborhood of Saint Cloud, MN from $300 (23 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown St Cloud Studio Apartments | $756 | $425 | $1,095 |
Downtown St Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $310 | $1,343 |
Downtown St Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $725 | $1,935 |
Downtown St Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $420 | $2,194 |
Downtown St Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $1,275 | $1,639 |
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There are currently 23 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 1 Bed unit found at Covington Place Apartments priced from $710. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Kents West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Cloud, MN
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Cloud area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1420 Four Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown St Cloud apartment is the 3B/1B Model at Oakshire Apartments starting at $1,040 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Saint Cloud 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. |
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Cloudhaven Apartments | 1420 Four Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Oakshire Apartments | 3B/1B | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
THE HIGHLANDS | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Stratford Square | 2BD-1BA (Large) | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Pine Pointe Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Brookwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Lincoln Pointe | 2B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Kents West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown St Cloud, Saint Cloud, MN
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Covington Place Apartments which is listed at $710, 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 16 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 $173 which is $1,827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Cloud.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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