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Wyota Commons West
Studio Apartments

Wyota Commons West

2071 W Elm StLebanon, MO 65536
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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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Red Rooster Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Red Rooster Apartments

7601 Blackberry LnBonne Terre, MO 63628
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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 $450. 990 S Lay Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$450
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Pine View2beds and 1bath2BR,1BA$699
Columbia Park ApartmentsColumbia Park - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$785
Arbor Ridge ApartmentsArbor Ridge - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$795
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$800
Crimson LandingCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$825
Cliffside1X11BR,1BA$925
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedrooms Upstairs1BR,1BA$950

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

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the St James area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cliffside in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value St James apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at Schrimpf Management starting at $595 with a $0.48 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.
Cliffside2x22BR,2BA$1.00
Schrimpf Management2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$0.48
Bennington Place - Beautifully Renovated ApartmentsTownhome - Bennington2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Tanglewood Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Washington Terrace1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Pine View2beds and 1bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedrooms Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.24

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Getting Around St James, MO

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34 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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41 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $450 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 $495 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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