
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL from $500 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Johns County.


Oaks at St. John

Summer Breeze

56 Masters Dr

60 Masters Dr

Madison Fountains

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CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER

The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes

Terrassa Luxury Apartments

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Flagler Crossing
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Stratford Mill

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Hurston

Lago

Reserve at Nocatee

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Eight Winds

The Elysian

Summerset

Antica

260 St George St, Unit 9

Ascend Durbin Park
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Brisa at St. Augustine

The Southerly at St. Augustine

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Grand Cypress

Landing at St Augustine

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Soluna

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Aspire at Silverleaf

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Palacio

ARIUM Surfside at Ponte Vedra Beach

260 St George St

Sentosa Beachwalk
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3540 Datura St

Longleaf at St. Johns

The Bradley St Augustine

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805 Boardwalk Dr, Unit Belleza

Tapestry Palmera

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Velara Luxury Apartments

Aria Durbin Creek

Bainbridge Ponte Vedra

LUCA St. Augustine
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The Southerly at The Shipyard

Isla Antigua

ARIUM Seaglass at Ponte Vedra Beach

138 Oviedo St

485 Scrub Jay Dr

7500 A1A S

728 Cabernet Pl

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135 Gassett Rd, Unit A

Woodcrest

Townhouse at Lions Gate
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St. Johns County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Johns County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $1,320 | $1,750 |
| St. Johns County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $975 | $3,917 |
| St. Johns County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| St. Johns County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,549 | $10,000+ |
| St. Johns County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,609 | $1,725 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available St. Johns County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Johns County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Whispering Pines Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $1,100. Summer Breeze in the Spanish Cay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,159. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Summer Breeze | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Reserve Bartram Springs | The Amsterdam | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
| Madison Fountains | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes | Destin | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Terrassa Luxury Apartments | The Aviles (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Flagler Crossing | A2LL | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Lago | Viento | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Reserve at Nocatee | A1 - Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 100 Rio del Mar St Model at 100 Rio del Mar St in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value St. Johns County apartment is the Vilano Model at Beacon Point Townes starting at $1,995 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Rio del Mar St | 100 Rio del Mar St | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Beacon Point Townes | Vilano | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Summerset | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Hurston | Begonia | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Longleaf at St. Johns | Savannah | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| ARIUM Seaglass at Ponte Vedra Beach | The Bungalow | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| ARIUM Surfside at Ponte Vedra Beach | Solano | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Seaside Villas Apartments | Starboard | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Johns County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Johns County is under $1,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns County?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns County is Whispering Pines Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in St. Johns County costs $19,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Johns County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in St. Johns County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Johns County?
Cheap apartments in St. Johns County have an average cost of $233 which is $19,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns County.
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