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Rental Market Trends in Saint Cloud, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN?

$917/month

Average Rent

702 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $917 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $753 per month for a studio, $917 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,144 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,435 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$753/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$917/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,144/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,435/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,785/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,205/month
1,887 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 1.9%, which averages out to $18 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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Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
42% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $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, Northway and Buettner's Ridgewood Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$820/month
724 Sq Ft
Northway
$858/month
675 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$998/month
705 Sq Ft
Liberty Glen
$1,181/month
729 Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,278/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,278/month
792 Sq Ft
Liberty Glen
$1,181/month
729 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$998/month
705 Sq Ft
Northway
$858/month
675 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$820/month
724 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 Northway .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood Parkway
$1,278/month
792 Sq Ft
Buettner's Ridgewood Estates
$998/month
705 Sq Ft
Northway
$858/month
675 Sq Ft
Lincoln School
$820/month
724 Sq Ft
Liberty Glen
$1,181/month
729 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 $917, you’ll want to make about $3,056 per month or $36,672 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 $753 - $1,435. 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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Saint Cloud, MN

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How does Saint Cloud, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Saint Cloud, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Lincoln School

Saint Cloud, MN

Westwood Parkway

Saint Cloud, MN

Studio
$652/month
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One Bedroom
$816/month
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Two Bedroom
-
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Three Bedroom
$1,020/month
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Apartment communities in Saint Cloud we think you'll love

Cedar Square Apartments

Cedar Square Apartments

1570 E St Germain St,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304

$886 - $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

$958 - $1,618 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Anchor Pointe Apartments

Anchor Pointe Apartments

2048 15th St N,
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

$850 - $966 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Pines on 33rd

The Pines on 33rd

3275 40th Ave S,
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

$1,345 - $2,245 Plus Fees

2 Beds

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JJS Property Management
JJS Property Management
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Monarch Investment and Management Group
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Peak Capital Partners
Peak Capital Partners
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Weidner Apartments Homes
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4 Communities in Saint Cloud

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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.

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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