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property at 815 5th Ave S

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 54 Birch Ave S

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 910 E 2nd St

$950

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$950
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910 E 2nd St

LitchfieldMN55355
property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,240

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$1,240
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358

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property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387
property at 685 Roberts Rd

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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685 Roberts Rd

SartellMN56377
property at 723 5th Ave S

$1,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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723 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Cloud, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Cloud, MN area range in price from $400 to $3,295 with an overall median price of $2,256. The three St. Cloud neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southside at $400, Seberger at $400, and Colonial Gardens at $400. 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
Southside$1,500$4002
Seberger$1,695$4003
Colonial Gardens$1,850$4002
Pantown$1,850$4003
West Saint Cloud$2,375$1,2951
Downtown St Cloud$2,450$4008
East Saint Cloud$2,450$1,6505
Hester Park$2,450$4008
South Saint Cloud$2,450$4007
St John Cantius$2,450$4007

Cheapest Available St. Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Columbia IHA in the Wilson neighborhood priced from $650. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Cloud apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia IHAStudioStudio,1BA$650
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Clear Brook ApartmentsOne bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$820
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Cloud area is the $0.87 price per square foot Three Bedroom A Model at East Germain Court in the in the Wilson neighborhood starting from $1,419. The second greatest value St. Cloud apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens 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.
East Germain CourtThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$0.87
Natures Edge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Pine Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Oakwood Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.02
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.84
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91
Hunters Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud

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

There are currently 451 Apartments for Rent in St. Cloud, MN with pricing that ranges from $310 to $3,020. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Cloud ranging from $400 to $10,500.

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 $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,940.

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 $2,991, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,259 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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