Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Joseph, MN from $800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 512 Maple Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 311 5th St S

$848

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311 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 54 Birch Ave S

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358

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property at 910 E 2nd St

$950

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$950

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910 E 2nd St

LitchfieldMN55355
property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,240

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$1,240

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387

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property at 723 5th Ave S

$1,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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723 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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 Bright River Estates in the Pantown neighborhood priced from $764. Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Joseph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bright River Estates1B1B1BR,1BA$764
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920

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

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2 Bath C Model at The Lodge at Pine Lakes in the starting from $1,795. The second greatest value St. Joseph apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath-F Model at Windsong Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. 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.
The Lodge at Pine Lakes3 Bed/ 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$1.29
Windsong Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath-F3BR,2BA$1.17
Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - End2BR,2BA$1.16
Bel Clare Estates2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section2BR,2BA$1.28
Heritage Village Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath E2BR,2BA$1.45
Pheasant Crest Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.26
Savanna ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1.12
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Bright River Estates2B1B A2BR,1BA$1.19
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Joseph

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Joseph?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $9,500. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Joseph ranging from $848 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Joseph?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Joseph ranges from $848 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,148.

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