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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

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

As of September 06, 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
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Washington Terrace2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Crimson LandingGorgeous 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.43
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Pine View2beds and 1bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.51
Arbor Ridge ApartmentsArbor Ridge - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.33
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about St James

What type of rentals are currently available in St James?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in St James, MO with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,260. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St James ranging from $399 to $2,330.

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 $2,330 with an average monthly rent of $1,386.

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