Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St John Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (14 Rentals)

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St John, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available St John Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St John area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Cabana Club Apartments priced from $680. Metro at 70 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable St John apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
Metro at 701 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Emerald CrossingOpal1BR,1BA$740
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed No Dishwasher1BR,1BA$750
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St John, MO

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the St John area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Arbor Village Apartments in the in the Pasadena Park neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value St John apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes starting at $790 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Creve Coeur Commerce Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St John apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Village Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.02
Le Coeur Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.21
Pear Tree1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed With Dishwasher1BR,1BA$1.29
Emerald CrossingOpal1BR,1BA$1.29
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St John, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the St John Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St John Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St John?

The cheapest apartment in St John is Cabana Club Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in St John costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St John?

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 12 regular apartments in St John that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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