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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $500 to $3,495 with an overall median price of $2,440. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Saint Cloud at $1,425, Southside at $500, and Lincoln School at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Cloud Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Saint Cloud$1,425$1,4251
Southside$1,600$5001
Lincoln School$1,700$1,7001
Clemens Munsinger Gardens$2,700$50012
Colonial Gardens$2,700$5005
Downtown St Cloud$2,700$5006
Hester Park$2,700$5006
Pantown$2,700$5005
Seberger$2,700$5005
South Saint Cloud$2,700$5005

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Eastwood Apartments in the Wilson neighborhood priced from $575. Victorian Terrace in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Victorian TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $0.91 price per square foot 605 Three Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value St. Cloud apartment is the 2 bed (some w/den & 2 baths) Model at Brookwood Apartments starting at $859 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloudhaven Apartments605 Three Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.91
Brookwood Apartments2 bed (some w/den & 2 baths)2BR,1BA$0.82
Covington Place Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.98
Pine Pointe Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Axis Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Cedar Square Apartments2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.05
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Lincoln Pointe2B1B - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY2BR,1BA$1.03
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Cloud?

There are currently 458 Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN with pricing that ranges from $425 to $3,490. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Cloud ranging from $500 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Cloud?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Cloud ranges from $500 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Cloud?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Cloud range from $780 to $3,490, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,090.

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