Cheap Apartments for Rent in St James, MO from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Weathered Rock II
$800 - $1,300
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Weathered Rock II

833 Weathered Rock RdJefferson City, MO 65101
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Wyota Commons
Studio Apartments

Wyota Commons

1221 Millcreek RdLebanon, MO 65536
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Montauk Studios
Studio Apartments

Montauk Studios

209 S Highway 63Licking, MO 65542
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Osage Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Osage Commons

14175 Highway ZSt. Robert, MO 65584
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405 N Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 N Olive St

405 N Olive StRolla, MO 65401
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217 Twin Ridge Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

217 Twin Ridge Rd

217 Twin Ridge RdLinn, MO 65051
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Red Rooster Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Red Rooster Apartments

7601 Blackberry LnBonne Terre, MO 63628
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Crimson Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Landing

4826 Red RoosterFarmington, MO 63640

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St James, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available St James Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St James, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $550. Wyota Commons West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$550
Wyota Commons WestStudiosStudio,1BA$550
Pine View2beds and 1bath2BR,1BA$675
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$710
Columbia Park ApartmentsColumbia Park - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$795
deVille I Properties LLC2 bedroom 1.5 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$800
Weathered Rock II2x22BR,2BA$800
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$855
Park Place Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St James, MO and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the St James area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Weathered Rock II in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St James apartment is the Maple Model at Northridge I starting at $1,250 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Warren County 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.
Weathered Rock II3x23BR,2BA$1.12
Northridge IMaple3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.58
Park Place Senior Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.03
deVille I Properties LLC2 bedroom 1.5 bath Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Pine View2beds and 1bath2BR,1BA$0.84
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.24
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Wyota Commons WestStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.22

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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 $550 at Schrimpf Management.

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 $595 at Schrimpf Management.

What is the most affordable St James Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St James Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Schrimpf Management and starts from $795.

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