Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (67 Rentals)

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property at 815 5th Ave S

$400

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$400

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$400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 402 7th Ave S

$420

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$420

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$420

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

402 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2, Unit 2
$725
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$725

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$725
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1209 10th Ave S, Unit 2, Unit 2

1209 10th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Lincoln Pointe
$769 - $874
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$750 - $855
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$19

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$769 - $874
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23, 2099

Lincoln Pointe

1060 7th StSt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 616 10th Ave N

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

616 10th Ave N

St. CloudMN56303
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Oakshire Apartments
$800 - $1,100
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$800 - $1,100

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$800 - $1,100
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oakshire Apartments

401-405 14th Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 905 Kilian Blvd SE

$820

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$820

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$820

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

905 Kilian Blvd SE

St. CloudMN56304
property at 812 7th Ave S

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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812 7th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 200 5th Ave N

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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200 5th Ave N

St. CloudMN56303

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The Landing Apartments
$922 - $1,637
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$895 - $1,610
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The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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property at 525 6th Ave N

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

525 6th Ave N

St. CloudMN56303

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property at 524 14th St S

$1,190 - $1,245

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$1,190

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$1,190

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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524 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 520 14th St S

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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520 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 1110 7th St SE

$1,250 - $1,475

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$1,250 - $1,475

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$1,250 - $1,475

2 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Jun 1

1110 7th St SE

St. CloudMN56304
property at 1420 6th Ave S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1420 6th 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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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
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$790
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$800
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$820
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
512 8th Ave S4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,1BA$1.16
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Riverstone Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
519 14th St S, Unit 2519 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.18
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Oakshire Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.13
Washington Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
914 8th Ave S, Unit 5914 8th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.17

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South Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN

Ranked #12

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

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3.5
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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 $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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