Cedar Square Apartments
1570 E St Germain St,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
$811 - $1,131 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Saint Cloud
Saint Cloud, MN Area Guide
College-town energy and small-town personality in the heart of Minnesota.
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Located in central Minnesota, Saint Cloud combines city living with natural beauty along the Mississippi River. Known as "The Granite City," this community features diverse housing options, from downtown apartments averaging $878 for a one-bedroom to residential neighborhoods like Centennial and Lake George. The city's rental market shows steady growth, with rates increasing about 2.3% annually. The city maintains 95 parks across 1,400 acres, including Whitney Memorial Park and Munsinger Gardens, recognized among America's top public gardens. The presence of St. Cloud State University, Minnesota's third-largest university, contributes to the area's educational landscape.
Downtown Saint Cloud preserves its heritage while embracing growth, highlighted by the restored Paramount Theatre from 1921. The Mississippi River provides recreational opportunities, particularly around the Beaver Islands, a natural formation ideal for kayaking and canoeing. The city leads in environmental initiatives, operating primarily on renewable energy and featuring an advanced wastewater facility that transforms local food waste into fuel. Located 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Saint Cloud combines outdoor recreation, educational resources, and established neighborhoods, creating an appealing option for renters in central Minnesota.
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Beautiful fall foliage in Saint Cloud
Trees reflecting in the water along the riverbank
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $746 for a studio, $919 for one bedroom, $1,138 for two bedrooms, and $1,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Cloud has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$919/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$1,818/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Saint Cloud, MN is 4.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Cloud is 16.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $746 - $1,438. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 7.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Cloud, MN is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
46
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Bikeable
52
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Schools
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Riverwoods School - Residential
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Riverwoods School - Residential
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Riverwoods School - Residential
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Cloud State University Planetarium
- Munsinger Gardens
- Clemens Gardens
- St. Cloud Area Family YMCA
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.