
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $300 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Stearns County.


575 7th St S, Unit 103

627 5th Ave S, Unit 202

819 5th Ave S, Unit 104

505 12th St S, Unit 305

402 7th Ave S

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 213

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 208

1536 Northway Dr, Unit 211

418 5th Ave S, Unit State 10
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914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

914 8th Ave S, Unit 5

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Middletown I Apartments

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Driftwood Apartments

Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior

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1910 10th Ave S

1920 10th Ave S

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Timber Cove Apartments

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Greenbriar Apartments

Sunny Ville

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Point Saint Germain

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Saint Cloud Terrace

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520 13th St S, Unit 2

3457 3rd St N

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Village Northway

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Willow Apartments

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Park Plaza Apartments

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Upper Town Apartments

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Tremont Apartments

520 13th St S, Unit 4

411 5th Ave S

Edgewood Apartments

Sauk Centre Apartments

Freeport Square

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Stearns County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stearns County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns County Studio Apartments | $1,007 | $465 | $1,877 |
| Stearns County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $335 | $1,851 |
| Stearns County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $850 | $3,020 |
| Stearns County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $420 | $3,095 |
| Stearns County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $350 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Stearns County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stearns County, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Vue Pointe Apartments priced from $660. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $660 |
| Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Westfield Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Driftwood Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Sandwood Apartments | 1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio) | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Sandwood Apartments | 1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio) | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Saint Cloud Terrace | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | Second Floor Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stearns County area is the $0.97 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Vue Pointe Apartments in the starting from $1,311. The second greatest value Stearns County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the East Saint Cloud 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Natures Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Plus Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hillside Apartments | 1st floor | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Timber Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Westwood Village | Two bedroom/ One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 30 Maple St NE | Lower level | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Point Saint Germain | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Waite Park Crossing | One bedroom + One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Sandwood Apartments | 1 BD - 1 BA (+ Balcony/Patio) | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stearns County?
The cheapest apartment in Stearns County is Riverside Apartments 55+ Senior which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Stearns County costs $1,252.
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 63 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 $335 which is $917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stearns County.
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