Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MN from $600 (49 Rentals)

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property at 131 Cedar St E

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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131 Cedar St E

St. JosephMN56374
property at 33 W Minnesota St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 W Minnesota St

St. JosephMN56374
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Carlson Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlson Crossing

912 E Baker StSt. Joseph, MN 56374
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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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$750 - $920

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$750 - $920
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Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Bright River Estates
$764 - $1,059
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$745 - $1,040
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$19

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$764 - $1,059
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Westchester Apartments
$844 - $1,019
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$825 - $1,000
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$19

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$844 - $1,019
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

Westchester Apartments

40 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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Heritage Village Apartments
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$1,065 - $1,890
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$1,050 - $1,875
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$15

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$1,065 - $1,890
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Heritage Village Apartments

1531 7th Ave SSartell, MN 56377
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Northview Apartments
$1,294 - $1,494
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$1,275 - $1,475
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$1,294 - $1,494
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19

Northview Apartments

810 Roberts RdSartell, MN 56377
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Sandwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandwood Apartments

815-825 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Sandwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandwood Apartments

825 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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$848

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$848

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 311 5th St S

$848

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$848

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311 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
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Driftwood Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Plaza

847 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Park Ridge Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

511 54th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Grandview Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Crossings

444 Victory AveSartell, MN 56377
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property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,240

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$1,240

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$1,240

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
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Bel Clare Estates
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Clare Estates

3210 Bel Clare DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387
property at 723 5th Ave S

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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723 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 117 3rd Ave

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

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117 3rd Ave

SpicerMN56288
property at 1601 7th Ave SE

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1601 7th Ave SE

WillmarMN56201
property at 216 Birch Ave S

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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216 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 1411 2nd Ave S

$1,685

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$1,685

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$1,685

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1411 2nd Ave S

BuffaloMN55313

St. Joseph, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Joseph Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Joseph, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood priced from $795. Sandwood Apartments in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Joseph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$815
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$815
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
Savanna ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1,100
Cypress CourtS4Studio,1BA$1,155
The Club at HeritageB 1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Prosper WestB4R2BR,1BA$1,219
Pheasant Crest Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,255
Heritage Village Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath E2BR,2BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MN and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates in the starting from $1,259. The second greatest value St. Joseph apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath C Model at The Lodge at Pine Lakes starting at $1,795 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Clare Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.86
The Lodge at Pine Lakes3 Bed/ 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$1.29
Windsong Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath-F3BR,2BA$1.17
Prosper WestB7R2BR,2BA$1.42
Pheasant Crest Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.26
Savanna ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1.12
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$1.10
Sandwood Apartments1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio)1BR,1BA$1.10
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Joseph Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Joseph?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Joseph is at Cypress Court listed at $1,155.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Joseph Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Joseph Apartment is $795 at Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Joseph Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Joseph is starting from $880 at Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC.

What is the most affordable St. Joseph Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Joseph Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westwood Village and starts from $1,060.

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