Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
St. Cloud, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Cloud, FL rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,825/month. Renters today are paying $31 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • St Cloud sits 4.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 51 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in St Cloud run around $946/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,398/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,975/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,395/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Pine Lake Estates neighborhood saw rents climb 73.6% year over year to $2,300/month, contrasting with the overall citywide decline in St Cloud, FL. This local surge reflects a distinct rental market dynamic within the city.

Median rent

Median rent in St Cloud

$1,825/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Cloud is $1,825 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Cloud

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Cloud rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 4% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in St Cloud run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$945

9%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,397

7%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,975

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,395

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

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$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,522
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Cloud, FL is 28% 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

3 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

3 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

821 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

3075 Soldier City Way #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stevens Plantation apartment for rent in St. Cloud

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

3075 Soldier City Way #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stevens Plantation apartment for rent in St. Cloud

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

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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 $1,825 per month as of September 12, 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 decreased by 4% since last year.

How does St Cloud rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Cloud is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Cloud?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Cloud are St Cloud ($1,595/mo), Stevens Plantation ($1,950/mo), and Anthem Park ($2,000/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 $73,000/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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