Cheap Homes for Rent in Stearns County, MN from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Stearns County.

property at 815 5th Ave S

$400

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$400

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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 815 5th Ave S

$450

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$450

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$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 815 5th Ave S

$450

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$450

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$450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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property at 703 W Main St

$650 - $1,300

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$650

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$650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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703 W Main St

PaynesvilleMN56362
property at 134 21st Ave N

$795

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$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

134 21st Ave N

St. CloudMN56303
property at 305 8th Ave S

$795

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$795

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$795

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 8th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 305 8th Ave S

$795

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$795

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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 8th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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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$775
Waite Park CrossingOne bedroom + One bathroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stearns County area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1114 13th St S Model at 1114 13th St S, Unit 1112 in the in the Pantown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Stearns County apartment is the 1416 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1114 13th St S, Unit 11121114 13th St S3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Cloudhaven Apartments1416 Four Bedroom4BR,1BA$0.80
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.04
Park MeadowsClemens3BR,1BA$1.07
Waite Park CrossingTwo bedroom + One bathroom B2BR,1BA$0.87
Driftwood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$0.99
Covington Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$0.91
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Washington Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Stearns County

What type of rentals are currently available in Stearns County?

There are currently 465 Apartments for Rent in Stearns County, MN with pricing that ranges from $325 to $2,785. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stearns County ranging from $385 to $2,495.

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 $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,168.

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 $2,325, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,339 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $325.

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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