Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL from $500 (66 Rentals)

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60 Masters Dr

St. AugustineFL32084

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Grand Cypress
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$1,424 - $2,302
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Grand Cypress

125 Grand Cypress DrSaint Johns, FL 32259
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Palacio
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$1,444 - $2,343
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Palacio

130 N Big Cypress DrSaint Johns, FL 32259
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Hurston
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$1,445 - $2,072
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$1,445 - $2,072

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Hurston

50 Lago Mar WayJacksonville, FL 32258
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Soluna
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$1,455 - $2,765
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Soluna

25 Silver Moon CirSt. Augustine, FL 32092
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Aspire at Silverleaf
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$1,468 - $2,894
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Aspire at Silverleaf

105 Aspire DrSt. Augustine, FL 32092
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Flagler Crossing
$1,481 - $2,253
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Flagler Crossing

725 Flagler Crossing DrSt. Augustine, FL 32084
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Eight Winds
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$1,520 - $2,592
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Eight Winds

50 Wexford Way StSt. Augustine, FL 32095
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,030
Summer Breeze1 bedroom, 2 bathroom1BR,2BA$1,089
Reserve Bartram SpringsThe Atlanta1BR,1BA$1,273
The Coast at Ponte Vedra LakesDestin1BR,1BA$1,289
Madison FountainsS1Studio,1BA$1,299
Summerset2X22BR,2BA$1,309
The ElysianA2S1BR,1BA$1,370
Aria Durbin CreekA11BR,1BA$1,370
AnticaS1Studio,1BA$1,395
Terrassa Luxury ApartmentsThe 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascend Durbin ParkC13BR,2BA$1.40
The Southerly at St. AugustineC13BR,2BA$1.65
Beacon Point TownesVilano2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Oaks at St. JohnThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
170 Veracruz Dr unit 321, Unit 321170 Veracruz Dr unit 3212BR,2BA$1.72
Whispering Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1.42
Summerset2X22BR,2BA$1.38
Aria Durbin CreekA11BR,1BA$1.75
Madison FountainsS1Studio ,1BA$1.72
Whispering Woods ApartmentsOne 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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