Cheap Homes for Rent near St. James, MN from $600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 119 Glenview Ave

$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 Glenview Ave

MankatoMN56001
property at 312 1st Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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312 1st Ave SW

WinnebagoMN56098
property at 212 Alta Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 9

212 Alta Dr

MankatoMN56001
property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025

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$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001

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property at 325.5 McKinley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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325.5 McKinley Ave

North MankatoMN56003
property at 103 Main St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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103 Main St E

Clarks GroveMN56016
property at 815 N 4th St

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 606 S Main St

$1,175

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$1,175

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

606 S Main St

Blue EarthMN56013

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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 1 Bed unit found at 512 Vernon Ave priced from $595. 501 W 1st St S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
512 Vernon AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
501 W 1st St S2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$600
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701

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

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Windom Landing in the starting from $975. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Trimont Square Apartments starting at $935 with a $1.04 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 Landing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Trimont Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.83
512 Vernon AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.66
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
501 W 1st St S1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. James

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

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in St. James, MN with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,350. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. James ranging from $600 to $2,395.

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 $600 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,560.

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 $1,230 to $2,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

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