
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud.


500 11th St S, Unit 103

411 5th Ave S, Unit 103

575 7th St S, Unit 103

627 5th Ave S, Unit 202

505 12th St S, Unit 305

500 12th St S, Unit 202

815 5th Ave S

822 7th Ave S, Unit 101
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402 7th Ave S

527 8th Ave S, Unit 103

395 5th Ave S, Unit 102

418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10

914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

Covington Place Apartments

718 6th Ave S

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior
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Brookwood Apartments

812 7th Ave S

Washington Place Apartments

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Lincoln Pointe

Victorian Terrace

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Oakshire Apartments

310 4th Ave S

Jacqueline Apartments

La Paz Apartments
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Windy Hill Apartments

Regency East

Riverview Apartments

Broadwell Estates

Majestic View Apartments

Rosebud Apartments

Westview Apartments

1021 6th Ave S

University Place
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South Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Saint Cloud?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Saint Cloud Studio Apartments | $913 | $765 | $1,140 |
| South Saint Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $794 | $310 | $1,645 |
| South Saint Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $850 | $1,530 |
| South Saint Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $420 | $1,895 |
| South Saint Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $1,095 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN.
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Cheapest Available South Saint Cloud Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior priced from $750. Lincoln Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable South Saint Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Columbia IHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Victorian Terrace | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Saint Cloud, MN
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Saint Cloud area is the $1.16 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Apartment Model at 512 8th Ave S in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Saint Cloud apartment is the 4 Bed Model at Ivy Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Saint Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 8th Ave S | 4 Bedroom Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Ivy Apartments | 4 Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Columbia IHA | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 519 14th St S, Unit 2 | 519 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 914 8th Ave S, Unit 5 | 914 8th Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Saint Cloud Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Saint Cloud?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Saint Cloud is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Saint Cloud?
The cheapest apartment in South Saint Cloud is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Saint Cloud costs $1,347.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 12 regular apartments in South 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 South Saint Cloud?
Cheap apartments in South Saint Cloud have an average cost of $304 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Saint Cloud.
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