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Rental Market Trends in Saint Cloud, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN?

$907/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $907 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $734 per month for a studio, $907 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,130 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,429 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$734/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$907/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,130/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,429/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,359/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,834/month
1,654 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,735/month
2,148 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 4%, which averages out to $37 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$811/month
721 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$952/month
707 Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,229/month
795 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,229/month
795 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$952/month
707 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$811/month
721 Sq Ft

Which Saint Cloud neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,229/month
795 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$811/month
721 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$952/month
707 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 $907, you’ll want to make about $3,023 per month or $36,276 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 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Cloud is 18.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $734 - $1,429. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Lincoln School

Saint Cloud, MN

Westwood Parkway

Saint Cloud, MN

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One Bedroom
$811/month
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Two Bedroom
$643/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,014/month
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The Landing Apartments

The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial Dr,
St. Cloud, MN 56301

$795 - $1,295 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cedar Square Apartments

Cedar Square Apartments

1570 E St Germain St,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$736 - $1,056 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Oakwood Court Apartments

Oakwood Court Apartments

1821 15th Ave SE,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$925 - $1,150 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Grand Royale Plaza

Grand Royale Plaza

3735 8th Ave S,
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

$955 - $1,800 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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JJS Property Management
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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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