
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL from $500 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Johns County.


Oaks at St. John

Summer Breeze

2535 FL-16, Unit King Room

2535 FL-16, Unit Double Room

1736 Fruit Cove Woods Dr

The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes

Madison Fountains

58 Masters Dr

8 Rohde Ave
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56 Masters Dr

60 Masters Dr

Summerset

Longleaf at St. Johns

5950 US-1

Stratford Mill

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The Elysian

Aria Durbin Creek

Antica
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Terrassa Luxury Apartments

ARIUM Surfside at Ponte Vedra Beach

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Grand Cypress

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Palacio

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Hurston

Landing at St Augustine

3119 Coastal Hwy

197 Covino Ave

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Soluna

The Bradley St Augustine
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Aspire at Silverleaf

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Flagler Crossing

Ascend Durbin Park

439 Midway St

Reserve at Nocatee

Sentosa Beachwalk

260 Old Village Center Cir

Brisa

ARIUM Seaglass at Ponte Vedra Beach

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Eight Winds
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215 Hunters Lk Wy, Unit 6309

Tapestry Palmera

215 Hunters Lk Wy, Unit 2310

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Velara Luxury Apartments

LUCA St. Augustine

25 Desoto Pl

Isla Antigua

The Southerly at St. Augustine
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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 | $1,444 | $1,299 | $2,150 |
| St. Johns County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $950 | $3,398 |
| St. Johns County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,257 | $8,566 |
| St. Johns County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,453 | $10,000+ |
| St. Johns County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,948 | $1,617 | $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 Woods Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $1,030. Summer Breeze in the Spanish Cay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Woods Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Summer Breeze | 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom | 1BR,2BA | $1,089 |
| Reserve Bartram Springs | The Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1,273 |
| The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes | Destin | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| Madison Fountains | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Summerset | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,309 |
| The Elysian | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Aria Durbin Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Antica | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Terrassa Luxury Apartments | The Castillo (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns County area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at Ascend Durbin Park in the in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood starting from $2,274. The second greatest value St. Johns County apartment is the C1 Model at The Southerly at St. Augustine starting at $2,225 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Ashton Oaks 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Durbin Park | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Southerly at St. Augustine | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Beacon Point Townes | Vilano | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Oaks at St. John | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 170 Veracruz Dr unit 321, Unit 321 | 170 Veracruz Dr unit 321 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Summerset | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Aria Durbin Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Madison Fountains | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| Whispering Woods Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Johns County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Johns County is at Madison Fountains listed at $1,299.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns County Apartment is $1,030 at Whispering Woods Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Johns County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Johns County is starting from $1,309 at Summer Breeze.
What is the most affordable St. Johns County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Johns County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Woods Apartments and starts from $1,435.
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