Cheap Homes for Rent in St. James, MN from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025 - $1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001
property at 103 4th Ave SE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

103 4th Ave SE

MapletonMN56065
property at 127 Laurinda Ln

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Laurinda Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 121 Lynn Ln

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 114 Lynn Ln

$1,440

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$1,440

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$1,440

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001

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property at 142 Lynn Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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142 Lynn Ln

MankatoMN56001
property at 218 N 4th St

$1,540

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$1,540

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$1,540

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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218 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 233 4th St NW

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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233 4th St NW

WinnebagoMN56098
property at 309 Cleveland Ave E

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

309 Cleveland Ave E

WinnebagoMN56098

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St. James, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. James Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. James, MN is a 3 Beds unit found at Sunrise Manor priced from $200. Meadow Bloom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise ManorTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent3BR,1BA$200
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$625
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701

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

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Upper Level Model at Windom Landing in the starting from $975. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent Model at Sunrise Manor starting at $200 with a $0.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. James apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windom Landing2 Bedroom - Upper Level2BR,2BA$0.84
Sunrise ManorTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,1BA$0.19
Ashley Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Trimont Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.83
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. James

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

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in St. James, MN with pricing that ranges from $607 to $2,830. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. James ranging from $1,050 to $2,495.

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 $1,050 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,710.

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 $1,200 to $2,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,540 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

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