Where students live
Southside (5th–9th Ave S) directly east of campus is the signature neighborhood, with townhome pockets in SE St. Cloud.
A per-unit budget market run by local landlords — whole 3BR units often cost less than a single bed at a Sun Belt student tower. Many landlords publish little online; calling is normal here.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Furnished? | Rent | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cloud on Fifth Downtown / Southside | Short walk | 1–4BR student units | Student-oriented | $575–$1,295/person | website |
| Stateside Southside, 8th Ave S | ~3 blocks | Efficiency–4BR townhomes | Varies | Utilities included; call | — |
| University Village Townhomes 16th St SE | ~1–2 mi; shuttle | 4BR townhomes ~1,400 sq ft; 3BR; efficiencies | Varies | ~$1,291–$1,691/unit | website |
| Park Plaza Apartments West of campus | ~0.6 mi | 1–3BR | Unfurnished | $880–$1,555/unit | — |
| The Landing Apartments Washington Memorial Dr | 10–25 min walk | 1–3BR | Unfurnished | $987–$1,637/unit | — |
Rates, sizes, and floor-plan links from official property sites, August 2026. Several are promotional starting rates and change often — verify with the property.
What you'll need
Most rentals here are unfurnished — budget for the big anchors, and enjoy some of the lowest student rents anywhere.
Apartment checklist Apartment shop
Staying in the dorms instead? Head back to the St. Cloud State dorm dimensions and dorm packing list.