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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 $719. Landing at Bayou Cane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Hill CrossingMeadow Beauty1BR,1BA$719
Landing at Bayou CaneS-SR1BR,1BA$799
Colonial Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Chateau Creole Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Southdown PavilionArdoyne- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$875

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

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $1.09 price per square foot Willow Model at Oak Heritage Townhomes in the in the Ascension Parish neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the Devin Model at Arabella at Dutchtown Townhomes starting at $2,008 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Ascension Parish neighborhood. 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.
Oak Heritage TownhomesWillow3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Arabella at Dutchtown TownhomesDevin3BR,2.5BA$1.22
The Avery3x23BR,2.5BA$0.95
Highland ClubThe Mallard2BR,2BA$1.08
The Village at Fountain LakeE3BR,2BA$1.14
Cameron Isles Apartment HomesThe Terrebonne2BR,2BA$1.24
Zurqui On CannonTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Barataria Station Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Sugar Hill CrossingMeadow Beauty1BR,1BA$1.03
Chateau Creole Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. James

What type of rentals are currently available in St. James?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,328. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. James ranging from $900 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. James?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. James ranges from $900 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,803.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. James?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. James range from $1,000 to $4,328, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,437.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.