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.
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