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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $300 (112 Rentals)
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402 7th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
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$690 - $1,340
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026Windsong Apartments
2321 Troop DrSartell, MN 56377
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$700
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$700
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914 8th Ave S, Unit 1
914 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$710 - $960
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCovington Place Apartments
510 8th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$718 - $838
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments
20 N 9th Ave EMelrose, MN 56352
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$720 - $865
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiverside Apartments 55+ Senior
101 Riverside Dr SESt. Cloud, MN 56304
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$720 - $870
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDriftwood Apartments
820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$735 - $1,595
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMainstreeter Apartments
800 Main St NSauk Centre, MN 56378
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$760 - $900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStearnsway Apartments
1525 24th Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$764 - $1,059
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$745 - $1,040
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$764 - $1,059
Bright River Estates
1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$765 - $939
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestfield Apartments
215 Western Ave SBrooten, MN 56316
1910 10th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
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$785 - $1,405
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMiddletown I Apartments
401 3rd St SSartell, MN 56377
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$790 - $1,110
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWashington Place Apartments
1420 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$795 - $1,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWaite Park Crossing
340 2nd Ave SWaite Park, MN 56387
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$795 - $880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAuburn Cove Apartments., LLC
805 Rilla RdSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKents West Apartments
2609 Goettens WaySt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$800
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$800
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$800
1222 Getty St S, Unit 1
1222 Getty St SSauk Centre, MN 56378
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$800 - $1,350
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNewbury Apartments
3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$810 - $1,010
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityGreenbriar Apartments
419 33rd Ave NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$819 - $994
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23, 2099Total Monthly Price
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$800 - $975
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$819 - $994
Westchester LLC
40 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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$820 - $1,720
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSunny Ville
2405 County Road 74St. Cloud, MN 56301
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$820 - $1,495
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTimber Cove Apartments
2510 41st Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$822 - $1,437
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$780 - $1,395
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$42
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$822 - $1,437
Park Meadows
408 Park Meadows DrWaite Park, MN 56387
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$822 - $1,027
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099Total Monthly Price
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$795 - $1,000
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$27
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$822 - $1,027
Point Saint Germain West
3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
3205 12th St N
St. CloudMN56303
3457 3rd St N
St. CloudMN56303
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$830 - $1,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSuncrest Apartments
501 Suncrest DrAvon, MN 56310
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$845 - $1,080
Plus Fees6 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityHillcrest Apartments
319 Laudenbach CtSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$845
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityParkbury Villa
140 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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$845 - $1,405
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$825 - $1,385
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$845 - $1,405
The Landing Apartments
1212 Washington Memorial DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$845 - $1,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSaint Cloud Terrace
825 9th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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$850 - $965
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available SoonAnchor Pointe Apartments
2048 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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$850 - $950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVillage Northway
1225 14th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Stearns County, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stearns County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns County Studio Apartments | $949 | $425 | $1,499 |
| Stearns County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $310 | $1,555 |
| Stearns County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $825 | $3,020 |
| Stearns County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $420 | $2,252 |
| Stearns County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $325 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Stearns County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Stearns County, MN is a Studio unit found at Northwood Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood priced from $570. Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stearns County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Driftwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Westfield Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Kents West Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Birchwood Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN
As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stearns County area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Natures Edge Apartments in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Stearns County apartment is the 1420 Four Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stearns County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Natures Edge Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Cloudhaven Apartments | 1420 Four Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Ambercrest Apartments, Fox Run Apartments | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Hillside Apartments | 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Westwood Village | Two bedroom/ One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Oak Hill Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Washington Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stearns County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stearns County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stearns County is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stearns County?
The cheapest apartment in Stearns County is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Stearns County costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stearns County?
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 75 regular apartments in Stearns County 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 Stearns County?
Cheap apartments in Stearns County have an average cost of $281 which is $1,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stearns County.
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