Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Forestview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview Apartments

1510 University Dr SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Green Gable Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Gable Apartments

723-733 13th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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East Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Saint Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at Cloud on Fifth priced from $565. Lincoln Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable East Saint Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloud on FifthFloorplan 654BR,4BA$565
Lincoln Pointe1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY1BR,1BA$730
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Swisshelm Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
STERLING HEIGHTSStudioStudio,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Cloud, MN

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Saint Cloud area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4BD/1BA Penthouse - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY Model at Wildwood Townhomes in the in the Wilson neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value East Saint Cloud apartment is the Two Bedroom B Model at The Landing Apartments starting at $1,240 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Wilson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Saint Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Townhomes4BD/1BA Penthouse - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY4BR,1BA$1.35
The Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.14
Willow Breeze ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Grand River Estates2 x 22BR,2BA$1.59
Regency ParkB1R2BR,1BA$1.52
Lincoln Pointe2B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY2BR,1BA$1.03
The Bluffs at Liberty GlenOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1.59
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
STERLING HEIGHTSStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74
Cloud on FifthStudents! Rent a private bedroom and bathroom i...4BR,4BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN

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Among neighborhoods in St. Cloud, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Saint Cloud Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Saint Cloud?

The cheapest apartment in East Saint Cloud is Lincoln Pointe which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in East Saint Cloud costs $1,624.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Saint 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 9 regular apartments in East Saint 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 East Saint Cloud?

Cheap apartments in East Saint Cloud have an average cost of $151 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Cloud.

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