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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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St. James, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. James Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. James, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Hill Crossing in the Ascension Parish neighborhood priced from $206. 1400 W Tunnel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Hill CrossingMeadow Beauty1BR,1BA$206
1400 W Tunnel BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$699
Colonial Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Landing at Bayou CaneS1BR,1BA$809
Barataria Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$827
Gonzales GardensOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Avery1x11BR,1BA$875
Misty Bayou ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Reserve at Jefferson CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$924
Quail Court ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Mallard Model at Highland Club in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Misty Bayou Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. James apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland ClubThe Mallard2BR,2BA$1.13
Misty Bayou ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Cameron Isles Apartment HomesThe Terrebonne2BR,2BA$1.24
Chateau Audubon Apartments3 Bd 2 Ba3BR,2BA$1.18
Zurqui on Cannon2 Bedroom|2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.27
Zurqui on Chateau2 Bedroom|2.5 Bath TH2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Bayou Cane ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.03
Sugar Hill CrossingThe Red Maple2BR,1BA$1.21
The Avery1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Barataria Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. James Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. James Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. James Apartment is $206 at Sugar Hill Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. James Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. James is starting from $900 at Colonial Estates.

What is the most affordable St. James Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. James Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Estates and starts from $1,000.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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