Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St John Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (16 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 $730. 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$730
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$743
Emerald CrossingOpal1BR,1BA$750
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed No Dishwasher1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St John, MO

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the St John area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at San Rafael Townhomes in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,005. The second greatest value St John apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lynntown Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the St Ann Country Club 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.
San Rafael Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Lynntown Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.02
COURTYARD GARDENS APARTMENTSASTER R2BR,1BA$1.56
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
University Villa ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Emerald CrossingOpal1BR,1BA$1.30
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St John, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #59

Among cities in Missouri 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,500.

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

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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