
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud.


411 5th Ave S, Unit 103

500 11th St 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

402 7th Ave S
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395 5th Ave S, Unit 102

527 8th Ave S, Unit 103

418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10

Columbia IHA

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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5, Unit 5

914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2, Unit 2

Covington Place Apartments

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior

Brookwood Apartments
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Lincoln Pointe

Washington Place Apartments

616 10th Ave N

Victorian Terrace

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Oakshire Apartments

905 Kilian Blvd SE

Saint Cloud Terrace

812 7th Ave S

200 5th Ave N

Park Plaza Apartments
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519 14th St S, Unit 2, Unit 2

519 14th St S, Unit 1

525 14th St S, Unit 1

819 5th Ave S, Unit 104

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The Landing Apartments

525 6th Ave N

Riverstone Apartments

Rosewood In The Park

Ivy Apartments

The Lofts Condominiums
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524 14th St S

520 14th St S

1110 7th St SE

1217 4th Ave S, Unit 204

1420 6th Ave S

900 7th Ave S, Unit 102

1311 6th Ave S, Unit 202

1501 7th Ave S, Unit 103

310 4th Ave S

Jacqueline Apartments
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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 | $841 | $650 | $1,140 |
| South Saint Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $772 | $310 | $1,645 |
| South Saint Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $725 | $1,690 |
| South Saint Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $420 | $1,895 |
| South Saint Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $600 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 67 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 Studio unit found at Columbia IHA priced from $650. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Saint Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia IHA | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Washington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Victorian Terrace | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Saint Cloud, MN
As of May 21, 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 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 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 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Washington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 914 8th Ave S, Unit 5 | 914 8th Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $750, while the average apartment in South Saint Cloud costs $1,245.
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 10 regular apartments in South Saint Cloud that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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