Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 815 5th Ave S
$400

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Total Monthly Price$400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
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property at 512 Maple Ln
$848

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Base Rent$848

Total Monthly Price$848
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 519 14th St S
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Rentals
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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
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property at 121 Wilson Ave NE
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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121 Wilson Ave NE

St. CloudMN56304

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property at 510 2nd St N
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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510 2nd St N

DasselMN55325
property at 1716 9th Ave S
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1716 9th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 1123 13th St S
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1123 13th St S

St. CloudMN56301
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property at 619 S Armstrong Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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619 S Armstrong Ave

LitchfieldMN55355

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current rental homes in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $400 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $1,595. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lincoln School at $1,310, South Saint Cloud at $1,390, and Hester Park at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Cloud Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lincoln School$1,310$9251
South Saint Cloud$1,390$40011
Hester Park$1,450$40015
Pantown$1,450$40015
Seberger$1,450$40015
St John Cantius$1,450$40015
Wilson Park$1,450$40013
West Side$1,495$1,3952
West End$1,495$1,3952
Colonial Gardens$1,500$40015

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in St. Cloud, MN is a 8 Beds home found at 718 6th Ave S in the Pantown neighborhood priced from $750. 403 4th Ave NE in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
718 6th Ave S718 6th Ave S8BR, 3BA$750
403 4th Ave NE403 4th Ave NE2BR, 1BA$1,395
135 24th Ave S135 24th Ave S2BR, 2BA$1,595

Best Value Homes for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the St. Cloud area is the $0.08 price per square foot 815 5th Ave S Model at 815 5th Ave S in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $400. The second greatest value St. Cloud rental home is the 10322 Kali Ave NE Model at 10322 Kali Ave NE in the Meadow Pond neighborhood starting at $3,045 with a $0.95 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Cloud homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
815 5th Ave S815 5th Ave S1BR, 1BA$0.08
10322 Kali Ave NE10322 Kali Ave NE5BR, 3.5BA$0.95
1563 6th Ave N, Unit 11563 6th Ave N4BR, 2BA$0.66
10128 45th Pl NE10128 45th Pl NE4BR, 2.5BA$1.18
620 8th Ave S620 8th Ave S3BR, 1.5BA$0.90
135 24th Ave S135 24th Ave S2BR, 2BA$0.94
1350 16th Ave S1350 16th Ave S3BR, 1BA$0.96
122 5th Ave SE122 5th Ave SE4BR, 2BA$1.32
1123 13th St S1123 13th St S3BR, 1BA$1.18
1716 9th Ave S1716 9th Ave S1BR, 1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud

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

There are currently 453 Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN with pricing that ranges from $340 to $3,095. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Cloud ranging from $400 to $5,375.

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 $400 to $5,375 with an average monthly rent of $1,978.

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 $420 to $3,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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