Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MI from $300 (21 Rentals)

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14 UNITS
1 Bedroom Apartments

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1504 S State StSt. Joseph, MI 49085
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State Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

State Street

1001 State StSt. Joseph, MI 49085
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826 Lake Blvd
Studio Apartments

826 Lake Blvd

826 Lake BlvdSt. Joseph, MI 49085

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1424 S State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1424 S State St

1424 S State StSt. Joseph, MI 49085
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216 Elm St
Studio Apartments

216 Elm St

216 Elm StSt. Joseph, MI 49085
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917 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Pearl St

917 Pearl StSt. Joseph, MI 49085
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Emma Jean Hull Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emma Jean Hull Flats

170 Riverview DrBenton Harbor, MI 49022
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436 Pipestone Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

436 Pipestone Rd

436 Pipestone RdBenton Harbor, MI 49022

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5220 Ridge Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5220 Ridge Rd

5220 Ridge RdStevensville, MI 49127
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Saranac Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saranac Flats

376 W Main StBenton Harbor, MI 49022
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Harbor City Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor City Flats

604 8th StBenton Harbor, MI 49022
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St. Joseph, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Joseph Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Joseph, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakecrest Apartments priced from $960. Briarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,121. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Joseph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakecrest ApartmentsPontoon1BR,1BA$960
Briarwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,121
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 943 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,315

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

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1318 State St Model at 1318 State St, Unit 1318 State St Upper in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St. Joseph apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 943 sq ft Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,315 with a $1.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1318 State St, Unit 1318 State St Upper1318 State St1BR,1BA$1.60
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 943 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.39
824 Michigan Ave, Unit Apt #2824 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Briarwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakecrest ApartmentsDinghyStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Joseph Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Joseph Apartment is $960 at Lakecrest Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Joseph Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Joseph is starting from $1,121 at Briarwood Apartments.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.