Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
St. Cloud, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in St Cloud
$900/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in St Cloud is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Cloud
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St Cloud rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. Cloud, MN
Average rent prices in St Cloud have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, MN
Rent prices in St Cloud vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Cloud is $870, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in St Cloud run $810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $760 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $887 |  2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,311 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 74% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clemens And Munsinger Gardens | $950 | |
Colonial Gardens | $1,020 | |
Hester Park | $922 | |
Lincoln School | $950 | |
Pantown | $850 | |
Southside | $750 | |
St John Cantius | $949 | |
Tech High | $1,000 | |
West End | $950 | |
Wilson Park | $1,110 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $870 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,850 | 5% | 139% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,311
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
74%
Southside
Average rent
$750
Clemens And Munsinger Gardens
Average rent
$950
Hester Park
Average rent
$922
West End
Average rent
$950
Lincoln School
Average rent
$950
Wilson Park
Average rent
$1,110
Tech High
Average rent
$1,000
St John Cantius
Average rent
$949
Colonial Gardens
Average rent
$1,020
Pantown
Average rent
$850
Apartments
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
139%
The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Cloud, MN, 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, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St Cloud and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.
St Cloud
53%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Cloud, MN is 40% lower than the median rent in Albany, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,495
$1,800
1%$1,650
6%$1,150
4%$1,195
11%$865
22%$2,050
7%$1,498
2%$1,242
6%$1,265
12%$1,017
6%$964
16%Cost of living in St. Cloud, MN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 13% higher |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in St. Cloud, MN
4d ago
423 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$330
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in St. Cloud
819 5th Ave S #104, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
3d ago
402 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
3 beds
2 baths
$420
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tech High house for rent in St. Cloud
729 17th Ave S #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2h ago
Colonial Gardens house for rent in St. Cloud
135 24th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in St. Cloud
750 5th St S #202, St. Cloud, MN 56301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,340
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Lincoln School house for rent in St. Cloud
119 7th Ave Ne #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
1423 6th St N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in St. Cloud
4 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
2h ago
Colonial Gardens house for rent in St. Cloud
135 24th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
7h ago
421 8th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
444 33rd Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
7h ago
421 8th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
305 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$575–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1002 7th St Se, St. Cloud, MN 56304
2 beds
1 bath
$870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1423 6th St N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in St. Cloud
4 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
4d ago
444 33rd Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
7h ago
421 8th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for St. Cloud, MN
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 $900 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Cloud?
Average rent prices in St Cloud have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does St Cloud rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Cloud is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Cloud?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Cloud are Southside ($750/mo), Pantown ($850/mo), and Hester Park ($922/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 $36,000/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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in St. Cloud, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. March has the highest rent, creating a 25% difference between peak and off-peak pricing, so avoiding spring months can save you money.
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).