
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $335 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud.


575 7th St S, Unit 103

627 5th Ave S, Unit 202

819 5th Ave S, Unit 104

505 12th St S, Unit 305

812 6th Ave S

815 5th Ave S

402 7th Ave S

418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10
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516 6th St S, Unit #3

Columbia IHA

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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

718 6th Ave S

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior

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Brookwood Apartments

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The Landing Apartments
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Washington Place Apartments

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Lincoln Pointe

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Oakshire Apartments

Victorian Terrace

411 5th Ave S

310 4th Ave S

Jacqueline Apartments

La Paz Apartments

Windy Hill Apartments
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Riverview Apartments

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Rosebud Apartments

Westview Apartments

University Place

1021 6th Ave S

1203 2nd Street North
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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 | $838 | $650 | $1,140 |
| South Saint Cloud 1 Bedroom Apartments | $875 | $335 | $1,645 |
| South Saint Cloud 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $665 | $1,690 |
| South Saint Cloud 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $420 | $1,935 |
| South Saint Cloud 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $350 | $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 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 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Victorian Terrace | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 8th Ave S | 4 Bedroom Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Riverstone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Victorian Terrace | 3 BD/1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Lincoln Pointe | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 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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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 $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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