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

1635 16th St SE

1526 16th Ave SE

1514 15th Ave SE

1625 16th St SE

1516 16th Ave SE
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1524 15th Ave SE

1634 16th St SE

Swisshelm Village Apartments

1508 16th St SE
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1624 16th St SE

1515 16th Ave SE

STERLING HEIGHTS

Grand Royale Plaza

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East Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Saint Cloud?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Saint Cloud Studio Apartments | $956 | $930 | $1,015 |
East Saint Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $730 | $2,125 |
East Saint Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $825 | $2,830 |
East Saint Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $950 | $2,920 |
East Saint Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $565 | $1,625 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cloud on Fifth | Floorplan 65 | 4BR,4BA | $565 |
Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Swisshelm Village Apartments | Two bedroom/ Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
STERLING HEIGHTS | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wildwood Townhomes | 4BD/1BA Penthouse - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 4BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Willow Breeze Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Grand River Estates | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Regency Park | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Lincoln Pointe | 2B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Bluffs at Liberty Glen | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
STERLING HEIGHTS | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
Cloud on Fifth | Students! Rent a private bedroom and bathroom i... | 4BR,4BA | $1.51 |
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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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