Renting in St. Cloud

St. Cloud's rental market runs genuinely affordable relative to the Twin Cities, within Minnesota's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework.

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A genuinely affordable rental market

St. Cloud's average apartment rent ran $1,162/month (up ~4.65% YoY), with one-bedroom units averaging $960 and two-bedroom units averaging $1,214 -- meaningfully below Eagan ($1,398-$1,603), Woodbury ($1,689-$1,790), and Maple Grove ($1,789-$2,232).

Minnesota landlord-tenant law governs statewide

Standard lease terms and Minnesota statewide landlord-tenant law apply in St. Cloud as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.

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St. Cloud State University's student population supports a genuine, active local rental market -- confirm current, specific listings and lease terms directly.

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.