Cheap Apartments for Rent in St James Parish, LA from $700 (3 Rentals)
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St James Parish, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St James Parish?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St James Parish Studio Apartments | $2,246 | $2,246 | $2,246 |
St James Parish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in St James Parish, LA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St James Parish area is the $1.03 price per square foot Meadow Beauty Model at Sugar Hill Crossing in the in the Ascension Parish neighborhood starting from $719. The second greatest value St James Parish apartment is the Furnished Studio-Donaldsonville - Gonzales Model at Furnished Studio-Donaldsonville - Gonzales starting at $2,246 with a $7.49 price per square foot in the Ascension Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St James Parish apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sugar Hill Crossing | Meadow Beauty | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Furnished Studio-Donaldsonville - Gonzales | Furnished Studio-Donaldsonville - Gonzales | Studio ,1BA | $7.49 |
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.