Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $300 (95 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

Available Jun 1

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
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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 15

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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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
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 Jun 1

1910 10th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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Newbury Apartments
$820 - $1,370
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$820 - $1,370

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$820 - $1,370
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Newbury Apartments

3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Point Saint Germain
$822 - $1,027
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$795 - $1,000
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$27

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$822 - $1,027
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2099

Point Saint Germain

3346 W St Germain StSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Westchester Apartments
$844 - $1,019
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$825 - $1,000
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$844 - $1,019
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

Westchester Apartments

40 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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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

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200 5th Ave N

St. CloudMN56303
property at 3457 3rd St N

$850 - $950

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$850

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$850

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3457 3rd St N

St. CloudMN56303
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Upper Town Apartments
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$874 - $1,119
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$845 - $1,090
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$874 - $1,119
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Upper Town Apartments

1310 15th St NSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Edgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Apartments

225 E Main StPaynesville, MN 56362
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Cheapest Available Stearns County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stearns County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments priced from $747. Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior in the Wilson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stearns County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$747
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$820
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845
727 ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stearns County 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 Stearns County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stearns County 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
Natures Edge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.88
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Hillside Apartments1st floor2BR,1BA$0.98
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Anchor Pointe ApartmentsSecond Floor Apartment2BR,1BA$1.02
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stearns County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stearns County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stearns County is at Grand Royale Plaza listed at $870.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stearns County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stearns County Apartment is $747 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stearns County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stearns County is starting from $850 at Anchor Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Stearns County Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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