Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA from $800 (31 Rentals)
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Colonial Estates

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Barataria Station Apartments

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Reserve at Jefferson Crossing
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12513 Forrest Braud Ln

3350 LA-1

3350 Hwy 1

12023 Roddy Rd

113 Oak Ridge Ave
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201 Belle Terre Blvd

1732 Carrollwood Dr

38294 1494

431 Columbus St

1034 Harrison St
St. James, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. James?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. James Studio Apartments | $3,177 | $3,177 | $3,177 |
St. James 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $800 | $2,045 |
St. James 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $840 | $2,381 |
St. James 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $1,000 | $2,800 |
St. James 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $1,437 | $1,437 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sugar Hill Crossing | Meadow Beauty | 1BR,1BA | $201 |
Colonial Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Bayou Cane Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $840 |
Barataria Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
Gonzales Gardens | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
The Avery | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Southdown Pavilion | Ardoyne- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Chateau Creole Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Canterbury House Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Reserve at Jefferson Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA and Nearby
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Chateau Creole Apartments in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the The Terrebonne Model at Cameron Isles Apartment Homes starting at $1,345 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. James apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chateau Creole Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
Cameron Isles Apartment Homes | The Terrebonne | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Zurqui on Cannon | 2 Bedroom|2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Ansley Place | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Highland Club | The Pelican | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Bayou Cane Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Houma Highlands | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Avery | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Reserve at Jefferson Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Sugar Hill Crossing | Meadow Beauty | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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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 $840 at Bayou Cane 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 Chateau Creole Apartments and starts from $1,200.
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