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Saint Cloud, MN

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College-town energy and small-town personality in the heart of Minnesota.

Bike-Friendly Affordable College Sports Hockey

An hour northwest of Minneapolis on Interstate 94, Saint Cloud is a charming small city on the banks of the Mississippi River. Saint Cloud State University is central to the community, both literally and figuratively: in addition to the 15,000 students enrolled, the university is one of the city’s biggest employers, and a dedicated fan base supports the school’s hockey program (the legendary Herb Brooks coached the Huskies back in the 1980s and his name now graces the Saint Cloud State hockey arena).

Just north of campus, Downtown is a charming riverside district with a strip of restaurants, bars, galleries, and performance venues along St. Germain Street. The city is home to over ninety public parks, ensuring that you’re never more than a few blocks from trails, lakes, and relaxing green spaces. For weekend excursions into the great outdoors, Saint Cloud is only a short drive away from Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Mille Lacs Lake.

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Beautiful fall foliage in Saint Cloud

Trees reflecting in the water along the riverbank

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $706 for a studio, $878 for one bedroom, $1,115 for two bedrooms, and $1,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Cloud has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,870/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,805/month
1,425 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Cloud, MN is 1.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Cloud is 16.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $706 - $1,415. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 5.8% less for utilities, and 4.7% less for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Riverwoods School - Residential

Public

Grades K-12

30 Students

Rating Unavailable

Roosevelt Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable
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Riverwoods School - Residential

Public

Grades K-12

30 Students

Rating Unavailable

Roosevelt Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Riverwoods School - Residential

Public

Grades K-12

30 Students

Rating Unavailable

Roosevelt Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • St. Cloud State University Planetarium
  • Munsinger Gardens
  • Clemens Gardens
  • St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.