Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (26 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1, 2026

402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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310 4th Ave S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

310 4th Ave S

310 4th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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La Paz Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paz Apartments

530 16th StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Windy Hill Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments

800 11th St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Regency East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency East

28 NE 3rd AveSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Broadwell Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadwell Estates

200-202 Wilson Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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La Cruz Community
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Cruz Community

1505 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Rosebud Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosebud Apartments

625 12th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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South Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

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 $720. Brookwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable South Saint Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$795
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$890
Cloud on FifthTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Style D2BR,2BA$910
Washington Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$915
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Saint Cloud, MN

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Saint Cloud area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2186 Model at Liberty Townhomes in the in the South Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Saint Cloud apartment is the 1420 Four Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Townhomes21863BR,2BA$1.11
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
512 8th Ave S4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,1BA$1.16
Victorian Terrace3 BD/1 BA3BR,1BA$1.09
Riverstone Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.06
Saint Cloud TerraceTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.88
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Washington Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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South Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN

Ranked #13

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Saint Cloud Apartments

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 $720, while the average apartment in South Saint Cloud costs $1,274.

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 5 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 $183 which is $1,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Saint Cloud.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!