What is the average apartment size in St. Cloud?

The average size for a St. Cloud, MN apartment is 923 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in St. Cloud?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in St. Cloud is $1,155 per month, a 5.13% increase from last year’s average of $1,099.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in St. Cloud?

In St. Cloud, studios rent for $838 per month, one-bedroom units average $945 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,200 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,603 per month

What is the average apartment size in St. Cloud?

The typical apartment in St. Cloud offers about 923 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in St. Cloud?

Studio apartments in St. Cloud average 510 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 720 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 987 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,227 sq. ft.

St. Cloud, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in St. Cloud?

The typical rent budget in St. Cloud ranges from to per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in St. Cloud?

In St. Cloud, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in St. Cloud is $1,155, a 5.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,099.

Studio Apartments at $838 offer the most budget-friendly option with 510 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 720 square feet for $945, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,200 offer 987 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,227 sq ft) for $1,603, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in St. Cloud, MN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,155	923 sq. ft.
Studio	$838	510 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$945	720 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,200	987 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,603	1,227 sq. ft.

St. Cloud, MN rent trends

Rental prices in St. Cloud, MN have increased by 5.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,099 to $1,155.

What's the typical rent budget in St. Cloud, MN?

The largest share of rentals in St. Cloud, MN (42%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in St. Cloud, MN?

14,250 or 51% of the households in St. Cloud, MN are renter-occupied while 13,498 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How St. Cloud Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
St. Cloud	$1,155
Minneapolis	$1,674
St. Paul	$1,512
Moorhead	$1,074
Rochester	$1,651
Bloomington	$1,652
Mankato	$1,392
St. Louis Park	$1,780
Edina	$1,841
Minnetonka	$1,923
Woodbury	$2,140
Buffalo, MN	$1,360
Elk River, MN	$1,558
Monticello, MN	$1,721
Sartell, MN	$1,261
Rogers, MN	$1,817
Sauk Rapids, MN	$1,183
Albertville, MN	$1,800
Big Lake, MN	$1,390

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all St. Cloud apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.