Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Cloud, MN from $300 (27 Rentals)

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property at 812 6th Ave S

$385

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10 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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812 6th Ave S

St. CloudMN55301

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property at 815 5th Ave S

$400

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$400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 519 14th St S

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 35 Lake St S

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Lake St S

Big LakeMN55309
property at 216 5th St SW

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 5th St SW

Little FallsMN56345
property at 1035 Division St E

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1035 Division St E

St. CloudMN56304
property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387

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property at 1123 13th St S

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1123 13th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 1353 15th Ave S

$1,370

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$1,370

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$1,370

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1353 15th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 403 4th Ave NE

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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403 4th Ave NE

Waite ParkMN56387

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property at 723 5th Ave S

$1,500

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$1,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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723 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Vue Pointe Apartments priced from $555. Northwood Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Northwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$570
Columbia IHAStudioStudio,1BA$650
Hampton Place ApartmentsHampton Place Apartments1BR,1BA$749
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$794
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates in the starting from $1,349. The second greatest value St. Cloud apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Vue Pointe Apartments starting at $1,311 with a $0.97 price per square foot . 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.
Bel Clare Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.93
Vue Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Camden Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Timber Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
30 Maple St NELower level2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Hunters Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud

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

There are currently 456 Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN with pricing that ranges from $335 to $3,095. There are also 70 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 $2,004.

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 $1,349 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $350.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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