Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Saint Cloud Neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN from $300 (35 Rentals)

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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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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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$750 - $920

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$750 - $920
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 29

Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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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Bright River Estates
$779 - $1,079
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$760 - $1,060
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$779 - $1,079
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Stearnsway Apartments
$780 - $920
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$780 - $920

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Stearnsway Apartments

1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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property at 1910 10th Ave S

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1910 10th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3
$800
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$800

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433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3

433 5th Ave NESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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property at 1920 10th Ave S

$800

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$800

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1920 10th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
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Crossroads Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

401 37th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Northwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

2222 8th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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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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
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property at 718 6th Ave S

$750

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$750

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$750

8 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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718 6th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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1240 33rd Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1240 33rd Ave N

1240 33rd Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303

West Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Saint Cloud Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Saint Cloud area of St. Cloud, MN is a Studio unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $570. Waite Park Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable West Saint Cloud apartments for rent in St. Cloud, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$570
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
Victorian Terrace1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Anchor Pointe ApartmentsSecond Floor Apartment2BR,1BA$850
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC2 bedroom small2BR,1BA$850
Village Northway1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
727 ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Saint Cloud, MN

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Saint Cloud area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Parkbury Villa in the in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Saint Cloud apartment is the 4 Bedroom Apartment Model at 512 8th Ave S starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Saint Cloud apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkbury Villa2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
512 8th Ave S4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,1BA$1.16
Granite City TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.03
Birchwood Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Westchester Apartments2B1B SPLIT2BR,1BA$1.11
Bright River Estates2B1B SPLIT2BR,1BA$1.14
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC2 bedroom small2BR,1BA$1.14
433 5th Ave NE, Unit 3433 5th Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.11

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West Saint Cloud, St. Cloud, MN

Ranked #6

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for Central St. Cloud, MN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Saint Cloud Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Saint Cloud?

The cheapest apartment in West Saint Cloud is Waite Park Crossing which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in West Saint Cloud costs $1,549.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 30 regular apartments in West 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 West Saint Cloud?

Cheap apartments in West Saint Cloud have an average cost of $251 which is $1,298 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Saint Cloud.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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