Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (36 Rentals)

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property at 815 5th Ave S

$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 402 7th Ave S

$420

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$420

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$420

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 812 7th Ave S

$775

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$775

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$775

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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812 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
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Lincoln Pointe
$794 - $889
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$775 - $870
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$794 - $889
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Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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Oakshire Apartments
$800 - $1,100
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Oakshire Apartments

401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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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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Rosebud Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosebud Apartments

625 12th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Westview Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

720 7th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1021 6th Ave S
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1021 6th Ave S

1021 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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University Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Place

1009 6th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$794
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Columbia IHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
512 8th Ave S4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,1BA$1.16
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Columbia IHA2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Brookwood Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
The Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.25
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$1.04
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$1.03
519 14th St S, Unit 2519 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.18
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
914 8th Ave S, Unit 5914 8th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.17

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South Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN

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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 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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