
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph County, MI from $600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Joseph County.


Stone House Apartments

Riverwood Apartments

237-239 S 3rd St

200 E Chicago

230 S Main St

571 W Burr Oak St
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108 E Michigan Ave

Sweet Lake MHC

507 N Nottawa St

25595 M 86

53853 Wilbur Rd

Sturgis Commons

Gateway Village Apartments
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306-310 N Clay St

110 E Michigan

Stone Cliff Condos

Colonial Crest

River Trail Apartments

Enchanted Glen

Hampton Pointe
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Mystic Grove

Quail Run Apartments

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Fawn River Apartments
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Woodbrook Senior Apartments
St. Joseph County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Joseph County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $920 | $1,235 |
| St. Joseph County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $990 | $1,325 |
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Cheapest Available St. Joseph County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Joseph County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Maplecrest Apartments priced from $610. Stone House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Joseph County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplecrest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| Stone House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Stoughton Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph County, MI
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph County area is the $1.24 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Stoughton Estates Apartments in the starting from $1,190. The second greatest value St. Joseph County apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Maplecrest Apartments starting at $610 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Joseph County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Maplecrest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Joseph County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Joseph 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 1 regular apartments in St. Joseph County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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