Cheap Homes for Rent in St. James, MN from $800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 207 E 4th St

$875

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$875

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 3

207 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 305 S Broadway St

$945

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$945

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$945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 S Broadway St

New UlmMN56073
property at 325 E Washington St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 E Washington St

MankatoMN56001

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property at 255 6th Ave NE

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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255 6th Ave NE

HutchinsonMN55350
property at 815 N 4th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 730 N Broad St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

730 N Broad St

MankatoMN56001

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property at 624 E Hawthorne St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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624 E Hawthorne St

Albert LeaMN56007

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 2 Beds unit found at 501 W 1st St S priced from $600. Eytcheson Estates Sherburn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
501 W 1st St S2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$600
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 June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $0.79 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Eagle Ridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,065. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Upper Level Model at Windom Landing starting at $975 with a $0.84 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.
Eagle Ridge TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Windom Landing2 Bedroom - Upper Level2BR,2BA$0.84
Parkview Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.80
Trimont Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.83
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.92
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 87 Apartments for Rent in St. James, MN with pricing that ranges from $665 to $2,415. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. James ranging from $875 to $4,500.

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 $875 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,842.

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 $2,415, 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 $1,324 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,780.

Expert Rental Resources

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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