Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
St. Cloud, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where St Cloud rent stands today

    St Cloud, FL rent rose modestly by 1.4% year over year to a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying about $25 more per month than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.

  • St Cloud sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 52 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with moderate pricing.

  • Price ranges

    In St Cloud, 1-bedroom units run around $1,272/month while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,360/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,102/month compared to $1,548/month for apartments, which make up just 8.7% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in St Cloud

$1,850/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Cloud is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Cloud

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,547, whereas a house costs $2,102. 1-bedroom apartments in St Cloud run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,272

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,555

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,989

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,360

6%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,989

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Cloud, FL is 34% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3075 Soldier City Way #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stevens Plantation apartment for rent in St. Cloud

3 beds

2 baths

$1,710

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3075 Soldier City Way #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stevens Plantation apartment for rent in St. Cloud

3 beds

2 baths

$1,710

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3035 Soldier City Way #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stevens Plantation apartment for rent in St. Cloud

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Cloud?

Average rent prices in St Cloud have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does St Cloud rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Cloud is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Cloud?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Cloud are St Cloud ($1,555/mo), Stevens Plantation ($2,086/mo), and Anthem Park ($2,149/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 $74,000/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?

September offers the lowest rents in St. Cloud with roughly 13% savings compared to March's peak prices. December and November are the least competitive months with lower demand.

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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