Cheap Homes for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $400 (23 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 815 5th Ave S

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 519 14th St S

$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387
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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 Vue Pointe Apartments priced from $555. Northwood Apartments in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stearns County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$565
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Saint Cloud TerraceOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stearns County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates in the starting from $1,449. 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 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$1.00
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.04
Ivy Apartments4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.00
Vue Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Granite City TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
30 Maple St NEUpper2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Greenway North2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Westchester Apartments2B1B SPLIT2BR,1BA$1.11
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC2 bedroom small2BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Stearns County

What type of rentals are currently available in Stearns County?

There are currently 455 Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN with pricing that ranges from $310 to $9,500. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stearns County ranging from $400 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stearns County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stearns County ranges from $400 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,686.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stearns County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stearns County range from $420 to $2,991, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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