Cheap Homes for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $300 (23 Rentals)

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815 5th Ave S, Unit M1

815 5th Ave S
St. CloudMN56301
property at 815 5th Ave S

815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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17 21st Ave S, Unit 2

17 21st Ave S
St. CloudMN56301

Cheapest Available Stearns County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stearns County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood Apartment Homes in the Pantown neighborhood priced from $705. Cloud on Fifth in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stearns County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$705
Cloud on FifthFloorplan D2BR,2BA$715
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Riverside Apartments 55+ SeniorOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Kents West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stearns County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1420 Four Bedroom Model at Cloudhaven Apartments in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Stearns County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.01 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.
Cloudhaven Apartments1420 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.01
Park Plaza Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.75BA$1.07
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.91
Hillside Apartments2nd floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Granite City TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Oak Hill EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Kents West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Stearns County

What type of rentals are currently available in Stearns County?

There are currently 453 Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN with pricing that ranges from $310 to $2,995. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stearns County ranging from $385 to $2,400.

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 $385 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,046.

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 $960 to $2,110, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $325.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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