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Rental Market Trends in Saint Cloud, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN?

$918/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $918 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Saint Cloud more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Cloud, you can expect to pay about $751 per month for a studio, $918 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,142 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,431 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$751/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$918/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,142/month
956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,431/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,707/month
1,632 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,708/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Saint Cloud, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
43% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
1% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

Based on current rent prices, Southside, Lincoln School and Northway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southside
$712/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$840/month
772 Sq Ft
Northway
$861/month
675 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$967/month
707 Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,236/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

Based on current rent prices, Westwood Parkway, Buettner's Ridgewood Estates and Northway are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,236/month
792 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$967/month
707 Sq Ft
Northway
$861/month
675 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$840/month
772 Sq Ft
Southside
$712/month
1,131 Sq Ft

Which Saint Cloud neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saint Cloud with the most apartments available are Westwood Parkway, Buettner's Ridgewood Estates and Lincoln School .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,236/month
792 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$967/month
707 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$840/month
772 Sq Ft
Southside
$712/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Northway
$861/month
675 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Cloud, MN?

Because the average rent in Saint Cloud is $918, you’ll want to make about $3,060 per month or $36,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Cloud, MN is 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Cloud is 17.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $751 - $1,431. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 6.3% less for utilities, and 6.5% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Southside

Saint Cloud, MN

Westwood Parkway

Saint Cloud, MN

Studio
$618/month
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One Bedroom
$677/month
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Two Bedroom
$997/month
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Three Bedroom
$942/month
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Cedar Square Apartments

Cedar Square Apartments

1570 E St Germain St,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$911 - $1,066 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Landing Apartments

The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial Dr,
St. Cloud, MN 56301

$845 - $1,405 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Pines on 33rd

The Pines on 33rd

3275 40th Ave S,
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

$1,155 - $1,380 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Oakwood Court Apartments

Oakwood Court Apartments

1821 15th Ave SE,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$995 - $1,150 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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