Cheap Homes for Rent in St James, MO from $500 (10 Rentals)

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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

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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about St James

What type of rentals are currently available in St James?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in St James, MO with pricing that ranges from $545 to $2,394. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St James ranging from $525 to $2,500.

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 $525 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,437.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.