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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
St. Cloud, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where St Cloud rent stands today
St Cloud, MN rent rose 26.7% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $228 more per month on average than last year, showing an upward trend in rents across the city.
Compared to national trends
St Cloud sits 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Minnesota. The city offers a modest inventory of 62 total rentals.
Price ranges
Apartments in St Cloud run a median of $870/month while houses sit at $1,648/month, reflecting two distinct price tiers. Apartments account for 76.0% of total rentals, showing their prominence in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown St Cloud rents fell 66.8% year over year to $1,095/month across 24 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 26.7%. Meanwhile, Southside saw rents climb 83.4% year over year to $775/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within the metro.
Median rent
Median rent in St Cloud
$950/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in St Cloud is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Cloud
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $1,647. 1-bedroom apartments in St Cloud run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 |  9% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $797 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 6% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,698 | No Change | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $947 | 42% | 151% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clemens And Munsinger Gardens | $1,050 | |
Colonial Gardens | $922 | |
Hester Park | $950 | |
Lincoln School | $895 | |
Seberger | $1,000 | |
Southside | $775 | |
St John Cantius | $855 | |
Tech High | $1,100 | |
West End | $900 | |
Wilson Park | $962 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $870 | No Change | 21% | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,647 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,698
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
151%
Southside
Average rent
$775
Hester Park
Average rent
$950
West End
Average rent
$900
Clemens And Munsinger Gardens
Average rent
$1,050
Wilson Park
Average rent
$962
Lincoln School
Average rent
$895
Seberger
Average rent
$1,000
Colonial Gardens
Average rent
$922
St John Cantius
Average rent
$855
Tech High
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$870
Last year
21%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,647
Last year
14%
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
50%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Cloud, MN is 24% lower than the median rent in Albany, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,300
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17%$1,010
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3%$1,525
6%$1,345
11%$1,501
5%$1,137
15%$950
3%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 | 11% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in St. Cloud, MN
1d ago
423 6th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$330
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in St. Cloud
316 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$390
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
402 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
3 beds
2 baths
$440
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Lincoln School house for rent in St. Cloud
314 Wilson Ave Se #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56304
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Seberger house for rent in St. Cloud
222 19th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Seberger house for rent in St. Cloud
222 19 1/2 Ave N #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56303
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Seberger house for rent in St. Cloud
222 19 1/2 Ave N #1, St. Cloud, MN 56303
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in St. Cloud
4 beds
1 bath
$1,145
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
9h ago
Colonial Gardens house for rent in St. Cloud
135 24th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
2 beds
2 baths
$1,545
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.House for rent
Available Oct 23
21h ago
Southside house for rent in St. Cloud
612 8th Ave S #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
21h ago
Lincoln School house for rent in St. Cloud
314 Wilson Ave Se #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56304
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
421 8th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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.Apartment for rent
14h ago
226 3rd Ave Ne, St. Cloud, MN 56304
2 beds
1 bath
$826–$1,226
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.Apartment for rent
20h ago
305 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$575–$1,295
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
724 7th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
616 10th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Southside house for rent in St. Cloud
612 8th Ave S #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56301
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
21h ago
Lincoln School house for rent in St. Cloud
314 Wilson Ave Se #NA, St. Cloud, MN 56304
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
519 14th Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
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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 $950 per month as of October 17, 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 increased by 27% since last year.
How does St Cloud rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Cloud is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Cloud?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Cloud are Southside ($775/mo), St John Cantius ($855/mo), and Lincoln School ($895/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 $38,000/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).