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property at 917 Seymour Ave

917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933
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MadGrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MadGrey Apartments

3013 Belmar CirLansing, MI 48912
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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 Bardaville Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood priced from $675. Countryside Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Sturgis Crossings9042BR,1BA$850
Amber Square Apartments and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899
Carriage Hill East Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
Timber LakeCanopyStudio,1BA$910
Woodbrook Village Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$970
Clearview ApartmentsModel1BR,1BA$975
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 bedroom, one bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family ApartmentsSenior unit2BR,1BA$990

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

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Block 36 in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $549. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 1111 Astwood Mews Ln Model at 1111 Astwood Mews Ln, Unit 1 starting at $1,483 with a $1.19 price per square foot . 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$0.42
1111 Astwood Mews Ln, Unit 11111 Astwood Mews Ln2BR,2BA$1.19
Brentwood ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
The Club at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.95
Hawk's Ridge Senior/Family ApartmentsSenior unit2BR,1BA$1.11
The Landings at Chandler Crossings2 BED 2 BATH - EMERALD2BR,2BA$0.90
Woodbrook Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath with or without Den1BR,1BA$1.20
Clearview ApartmentsModel1BR,1BA$1.30
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 bedroom, one bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Sturgis Crossings9022BR,1BA$1.32

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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 $910.

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 Brentwood Apartments 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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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.