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750 5th St S, Unit 202
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411 5th Ave S, Unit 103
411 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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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 SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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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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$465Studio Apartments Available Jul 1
1536 Northway Dr, Unit 213
1536 Northway DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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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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418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10
418 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 55301
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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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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2
1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5
914 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5
914 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Wildwood Townhomes
1812 16th St SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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510 8th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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101 Riverside Dr SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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299 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Stearnsway Apartments
1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1Washington Place Apartments
1420 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Lincoln Pointe
1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
616 10th Ave N
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Oakshire Apartments
401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
1920 10th Ave S
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230-240 2nd St NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
1910 10th Ave S
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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
905 Kilian Blvd SE
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3205 12th St N
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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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Point Saint Germain
3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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825 9th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1225 14th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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2048 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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 | $806 | $465 | $1,140 |
| Downtown St Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $887 | $310 | $1,645 |
| Downtown St Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $725 | $1,990 |
| Downtown St Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $420 | $2,346 |
| Downtown St Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $595 | $2,754 |
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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 |
| Birchwood Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Village View | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $844 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Village Northway | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Cloud, MN
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Cloud area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Autumn Woods Apartments in the in the Wilson neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown St Cloud apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Pine Pointe Apartments starting at $1,005 with a $0.85 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Woods Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Cedar Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Woodhaven East Apartments | Two Bedroom + One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | Second Floor Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Greenway North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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 39 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 $259 which is $1,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Cloud.
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