
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL from $300 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Johns County.


2535 FL-16

Stone Cove

Summer Breeze A 55+ Community

Summerset Village

33 Evergreen Ave

560 Christopher St
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The Southerly at St. Augustine

The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes

The Elysian

Hurston

Flagler Crossing

115 Oglethorpe Blvd

Ascend Durbin Park

CAMELLIA WORLD COMMERCE CENTER

Stratford Mill
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Grand Cypress

Longleaf at St. Johns

Eight Winds

The Bradley St Augustine

Landing at St Augustine

Aspire at Silverleaf

Aria Durbin Creek

Brisa

Palacio
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Madison Fountains

Reserve at Nocatee

37 Evergreen Ave

Terrassa Luxury Apartments

Tapestry Palmera

ARIUM Surfside at Ponte Vedra Beach

634 Market St

The Southerly at The Shipyard

Soluna

Sentosa Beachwalk
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Isla Antigua

260 Old Village Center Cir

318 Arricola Ave

LUCA St. Augustine

Seaside Villas Apartments

260 St George St

4588 First Ave
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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 | $1,312 | $975 | $1,456 |
| St. Johns County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $900 | $3,598 |
| St. Johns County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $578 | $7,933 |
| St. Johns County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $1,465 | $7,888 |
| St. Johns County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $1,629 | $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 Studio unit found at Stone Cove in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $984. Whispering Woods Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,021. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Whispering Woods Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Summer Breeze A 55+ Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Summerset Village | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
| The Southerly at St. Augustine | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,258 |
| Reserve Bartram Springs | The Amsterdam | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| The Coast at Ponte Vedra Lakes | Destin | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Elysian | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| Hurston | Allamanda | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Flagler Crossing | A2W | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns County, FL
As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Magnolia Model at 360 Communities at Shearwater in the in the Mill Creek Landing neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value St. Johns County apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at Oaks at St. John starting at $1,617 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the St. John's Golf & Country Club 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Communities at Shearwater | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Oaks at St. John | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Beacon Point Townes | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
| Aria Durbin Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Whispering Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Seaside Villas Apartments | Starboard | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Reserve Bartram Springs | The Amsterdam | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Ascend Durbin Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Summer Breeze A 55+ Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns County?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns County is Summer Breeze A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in St. Johns County costs $11,430.
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 16 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 $444 which is $10,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns County.
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