Cedar Square Apartments
1570 E St Germain St,
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
1-2 Beds | $800 - $1,055
Rental Market Trends in Saint Cloud, MN
What is the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN?
$877/month
Average Rent
700 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Saint Cloud, MN is $877 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Saint Cloud more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Cloud, you can expect to pay about $706 per month for a studio, $877 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,116 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,415 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Saint Cloud, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Saint Cloud, MN
Last Updated March 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
18%
Below $700/month
44%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
1%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?
Based on current rent prices, Hester Park, Lincoln School and Wilson Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Cloud.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown St Cloud, Minnesota Central Area and Colonial Gardens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Cloud.
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Which Saint Cloud neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Saint Cloud with the most apartments available are Minnesota Central Area, Lincoln School and Southside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Cloud, MN?
Because the average rent in Saint Cloud is $877, you’ll want to make about $2,923 per month or $35,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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.
How does Saint Cloud, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Saint Cloud, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$614/month
$336/month
One Bedroom
$683/month
$377/month
Two Bedroom
$802/month
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Three Bedroom
$960/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.