
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St John Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (28 Rentals)
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3648 Edmundson Rd

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8721 Natural Bridge Rd, Unit B, Unit B

Walton Garden Apartments

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Pear Tree

3230 Dix Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St John?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Studio Apartments | $965 | $964 | $966 |
| St John 1 Bedroom Apartments | $894 | $680 | $1,285 |
| St John 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $800 | $1,525 |
| St John 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,450 | $4,350 |
| St John 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,517 | $4,292 | $4,743 |
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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. Lackland Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable St John apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Lackland Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hickory Trace Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Springwood | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Glenfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Metro at 70 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
| Avion Place | Find Your Space in St. Ann — and Save Big...... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Emerald Crossing | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St John, MO
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the St John area is the $1.22 price per square foot 8721 Natural Bridge Rd Model at 8721 Natural Bridge Rd, Unit B in the in the Pasadena Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value St John apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Shirley Garden Apartments starting at $925 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Bel Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St John apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8721 Natural Bridge Rd, Unit B | 8721 Natural Bridge Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Shirley Garden Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Haltere at Berkeley | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Glenfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Lackland Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Emerald Crossing | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Hickory Trace Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $4,517.
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 41 regular apartments in St John that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St John?
Cheap apartments in St John have an average cost of $276 which is $4,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St John.
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