Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
St. Cloud, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Cloud, FL rent slipped 2.7% year over year to a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month rent increased 2.8%, showing a recent upward move despite the yearly decline.

  • St Cloud is 6.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 62 total rentals offering limited but varied options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in St Cloud run around $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,595/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,948/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,460/month. The bedroom rents show a wide range reflecting different renter needs.

Median rent

Median rent in St Cloud

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Cloud is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Cloud

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Cloud rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in St. Cloud, FL

Average rent prices in St Cloud have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in St. Cloud, FL

Rent prices in St Cloud vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Cloud is $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,962. 1-bedroom apartments in St Cloud run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,397.

Listings

Studio

$1,107

12%

48%

1 bedroom

$1,100

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,947

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,460

5%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,107

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Cloud, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in St Cloud, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in St Cloud and Bay Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

St Cloud

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Cloud, FL is 36% lower than the median rent in Bay Lake, FL.

Discover rentals in St. Cloud, FL

696 Michigan Avenue - 1Unit 3 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St. Cloud

696 Michigan Court - 1

696 Michigan Avenue - 1Unit 3 #1, St. Cloud, FL 34769

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

696 Michigan Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St. Cloud

696 Michigan Court - 1

696 Michigan Ave #1, St. Cloud, FL 34769

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

1000 Florida Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

1000 Florida Ave

1107 1105/1 10th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

510 Connecticut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,755

$1,680

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 30

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Frequently asked questions for St. Cloud, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the St Cloud rental market.

How much is rent in St Cloud?

The average rent in St Cloud is $1,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Cloud?

Average rent prices in St Cloud have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does St Cloud rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Cloud is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Cloud?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Cloud are St Cloud ($1,695/mo), Pine Lake Estates ($1,795/mo), and Anthem Park ($2,012/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in St Cloud?

To comfortably afford rent in St Cloud, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in St Cloud?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in St. Cloud average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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