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809 State Hwy Z

254 Commercial Dr

260 Commercial Dr

192 Commercial Dr
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2518 S Service Rd

610 Blair St

19488 Lannigan Rd

23377 Riptide Dr
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9 S Center St

15015 Hackney Dr
St James, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St James?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St James 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $803 | $525 | $1,250 |
St James 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,399 | $399 | $2,000 |
St James 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,617 | $1,300 | $2,200 |
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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 $450. The Lodges at Rolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St James apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Schrimpf Management | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
The Lodges at Rolla | Rent By The Room Spring/Fall 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Village on the Green | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Pine View | 2beds and 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St James, MO and Nearby
As of June 07, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cliffside | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Schrimpf Management | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.48 |
Liberty Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Northridge I | Oak | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Oak Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Pine View | 2beds and 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Village on the Green | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Arbor Ridge Apartments | Arbor Ridge - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St James
What type of rentals are currently available in St James?
There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in St James, MO with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,475. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St James ranging from $399 to $2,200.
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 $399 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,028.
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