Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, MI from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Autumn Ridge Apartments
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Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes
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Temple Lofts

Stonehedge

1001-1009 Fairway Ln

Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes

Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

Woodbrook Village Apartments

The Uptowne Apartments

Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes

Castle Pointe

Franklin North Apartments

Ashton Lake Apartments
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Abbott Pointe Apartments

309 S Chipman St

1016 N Capitol Ave

917 Seymour Ave

716 Community St

1120 N Chestnut St

316 W Saginaw St

412 W César E. Chávez Ave

307 N Walnut St
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319 W Saginaw St

323 W Saginaw St

801 N Capitol Ave

717 N Sycamore St

754 Cawood St

9430 M-21

1126 Seymour Ave

3132 Garland St

923 N Sycamore St

427 Seymour Ave
St. Johns, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Johns?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Johns Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $867 | $1,843 |
St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $675 | $2,256 |
St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $799 | $2,897 |
St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $855 | $3,131 |
St. Johns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $525 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Johns, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bardaville Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood priced from $675. Carriage House Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bardaville Apartments | Small Unit | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Sturgis Crossings | 904 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Timber Lake | The Canopy | Studio,1BA | $867 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Avalon Place | PINERIDGE | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Clearview Apartments | 13455-23 -3RD Floor! Central Air | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Stonehedge | The Briton | Studio,1BA | $959 |
1001-1009 Fairway Ln | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, MI and Nearby
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bd. Townhouse Model at Woodmar Apartments in the in the North Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the North Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodmar Apartments | 2 Bd. Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Brentwood Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Abbott Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2 People | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Woodbrook Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath with or without Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Clearview Apartments | 13455-23 -3RD Floor! Central Air | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Uptowne Apartments | Maverick | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Sturgis Crossings | 902 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Getting Around St. Johns, MI
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Johns?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Johns is at Timber Lake listed at $867.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment is $675 at Bardaville Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Johns Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Johns is starting from $850 at Sturgis Crossings.
What is the most affordable St. Johns Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Johns Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Castle Pointe and starts from $1,200.
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.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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