Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA from $800 (29 Rentals)

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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 $201. Colonial Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Hill CrossingMeadow Beauty1BR,1BA$201
Colonial Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury House ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$851
Gonzales GardensOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Southdown PavilionArdoyne- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$875
Chateau Creole Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$900
Reserve at Jefferson CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$924
Quail Court ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$930
Landing at Bayou CaneA1BR,1BA$959
The Avery2x12BR,1BA$975

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

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $1.12 price per square foot The Egret Model at Highland Club in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Chateau Creole Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.96 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 Egret3BR,2BA$1.12
Chateau Creole Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Cameron Isles Apartment HomesThe Terrebonne2BR,2BA$1.23
The Village at Fountain LakeD2BR,2BA$1.12
Zurqui On CannonTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Bayou ReserveB12BR,2BA$1.25
The Avery2x12BR,1.5BA$0.99
Bayou Cane ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.10
Reserve at Jefferson CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Canterbury House ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around St. James, LA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $201 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 Chateau Creole Apartments.

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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