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Rental Market Trends in Saint Cloud, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN?

$919/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Saint Cloud, MN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $919 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Saint Cloud more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Saint Cloud average $766 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Saint Cloud average $919 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Saint Cloud average $1,153 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Saint Cloud average $1,459 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$766/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$919/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,459/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,712/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,021/month
1,717 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 2.1%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $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, Lincoln School is the most affordable neighborhood in Saint Cloud.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$823/month
721 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

Based on current rent prices, Lincoln School is the most expensive neighborhood in Saint Cloud.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$823/month
721 Sq Ft

Which Saint Cloud neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Saint Cloud with the most apartments available is Lincoln School .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$823/month
721 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 $919, you’ll want to make about $3,063 per month or $36,756 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 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 $766 - $1,459. 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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Apartment Averages

Lincoln School

Saint Cloud, MN

Lincoln School

Saint Cloud, MN

Studio
$650/month
$650/month
One Bedroom
$911/month
$911/month
Two Bedroom
-
-
Three Bedroom
$1,344/month
$1,344/month
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Cloud on Fifth

Cloud on Fifth

305 5th Ave S,
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

$595 - $1,335 Total Monthly Price

1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Landing Apartments

The Landing Apartments

1212 Washington Memorial Dr,
St. Cloud, MN 56301

$852 - $1,637 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Oakwood Court Apartments

Oakwood Court Apartments

1821 15th Ave SE,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$984 - $1,169 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Grand Gateway

Grand Gateway

4005 24th St S,
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

$1,095 - $1,677 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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