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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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$750 - $850

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917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906
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MadGrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MadGrey Apartments

3013 Belmar CirLansing, MI 48912
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Stonehedge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehedge

2224 Stonehedge DrEast Lansing, MI 48823

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St. Johns, MI Local Guide

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 Countryside Apartments priced from $800. Sturgis Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Sturgis Crossings9042BR,1BA$850
Timber LakeCanopyStudio,1BA$895
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899
Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 bedroom, one bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Castle PointeCadbury1BR,1BA$999
Brentwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
Clearview ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,000
Avalon PlaceGLENDALE1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, MI and Nearby

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $0.46 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Block 36 in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $589. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 3 Bd. Townhouse Model at Peppertree Park Lansing Township starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Block 364x44BR,4BA$0.46
Peppertree Park Lansing Township3 Bd. Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Clearview ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.05
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.90
Brentwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 bedroom, one bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Sturgis Crossings9022BR,1BA$1.32
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment is $800 at Countryside 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 Fountain Park Apartments and starts from $1,495.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!