
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, MI from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Circle Shore Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Point North Apartments

Eastfield Oaks Apartments

Northfield Pines Apartments

Castle St. John - Senior Community

201 W Lincoln St
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25 East

Blue Spruce Apartments

Timber Lake

Countryside Apartments (Countryside Apts LLC)

Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes

Woodmar Apartments

Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes

Temple Lofts
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Castle Pointe

Clearview Apartments

Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments

Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC)

Franklin North Apartments

Avalon Place

Andrea Hills Apartments

Walden Woods (Walden Caddis, LLC)
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Woodbrook Village Apartments

Ashton Lake Apartments

Hidden Tree Apartments and Townhomes

MadGrey Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

1021 N Walnut St

1023 N Walnut St
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917 Seymour Ave

724 Cawood St

1016 N Capitol Ave

220 W Lapeer St

427 Seymour Ave

Stonehedge

316 W Saginaw St

801 N Capitol Ave
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1001-1009 Fairway Ln

The Uptowne Apartments

307 N Walnut St

605 S Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $780 | $1,752 |
| St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $775 | $2,045 |
| St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $580 | $2,776 |
| St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $609 | $3,642 |
| St. Johns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $499 | $3,717 |
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Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Johns, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) in the Meridian Township Okemos neighborhood priced from $625. Countryside Apartments (Countryside Apts LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages (Cottages Hunsaker 1 LLC) | The Cottages Quad Split - Four Bedroom -JOIN OU... | 4BR,4BA | $625 |
| Countryside Apartments (Countryside Apts LLC) | Countryside Apartments - One Bedroom *WAITLIST ... | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Sturgis Crossings | 904 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Circle Shore Apartments | Circle Shore | 2BR,1BA | $869 |
| Blue Spruce Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| Clearview Apartments | Model | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments | Senior unit | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom, one bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, MI and Nearby
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.30 price per square foot WAITLIST APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED 2 bedroom ... Model at Looking Glass Meadows LLC in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the Evergreen Model at Timber Lake starting at $1,230 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Square One 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looking Glass Meadows LLC | WAITLIST APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED 2 bedroom ... | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Timber Lake | Evergreen | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Club at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Brentwood Apartments (460 Silver LLC) | Brentwood Apartments - Two Bedroom *FREE FIRST ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Clearview Apartments | Model | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 bedroom, one bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Landings at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Village at Chandler Crossings | 2 BED 2 BATH - SPARTAN | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Circle Shore Apartments | Circle Shore | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Blue Spruce Apartments | 2 BR / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments
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 (Countryside Apts LLC).
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 Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family Apartments and starts from $1,417.
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