Southside

Saint Cloud, MN

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Southside - Saint Cloud, MN

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Saint Cloud neighborhood savors outdoor recreation and downtown access.

Saint Cloud neighborhood savors outdoor recreation and downtown access.

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, surrounded by parks and gardens of all kinds, Saint Cloud’s Southside offers residents endless opportunities to appreciate nature and participate in outdoor activities. Home to Saint Cloud University, Southside is known for its vibrant nightlife.

Southside has entertainment for everyone—from the music lover to the sports enthusiast. The free concert and music festival, Summertime by George, draws over 10,000 visitors to Lake George every year. Nearby Husky Stadium hosts American football and soccer games while the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center houses ice hockey matches.

Accessible to Route 23 and U.S. 10 as well as the Saint Cloud Train Station, commuting and traveling from Southside is simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Southside is $614 for a studio, $672 for one bedroom, $990 for two bedrooms, and $935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southside has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $614/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 524 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $672/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,052 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $990/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $935/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Southside - Saint Cloud, MN

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3.6 21 Reviews

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8 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There is some crime but police are on it right away.

Niche User

9 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

I really like living here in St. Cloud

Niche User

9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I will say everything is good in this area restaurants are great, bars and nightlife too.

Niche User

9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

It is not expensive and most properties are clean.

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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.