Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $335 (36 Rentals)

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property at 815 5th Ave S

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 402 7th Ave S

$420

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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The Landing Apartments
$777 - $1,412
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$750 - $1,385
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The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Lincoln Pointe
$794 - $1,094
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$775 - $1,075
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$794 - $1,094
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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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$800 - $1,100

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Oakshire Apartments

401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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411 5th Ave S
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

411 5th Ave S

411 5th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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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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University Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Place

1009 6th 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
Student Housing

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia IHAStudioStudio,1BA$650
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$794
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$920
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$960
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Saint Cloud, MN

As of August 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 Two Bedroom B Model at The Landing Apartments starting at $1,327 with a $1.22 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
The Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.22
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Brookwood Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Victorian Terrace3 BD/1 BA3BR,1BA$1.23
Oakshire Apartments2B/1B/Ent.Closet2BR,1BA$1.04
Park Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1.5BA$1.21
Lincoln Pointe1B1B1BR,1BA$1.03
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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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 $960.

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 13 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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