
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Lucie County, FL from $500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St Lucie County.


Live Oak Villas

The Cottages @ Treasure Coast

Cortez Village Townhomes

The Cottages @ Sunrise City

Sands at St Lucie
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804 Orange Ave

Sandhill Shores

Portofino Landings

402 S 14th St

13825 S Indian River Dr, Unit 13807

Treasure Cay Apartments
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1308 N 21st St

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5010 Killarney Ave, Unit A

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4656 SW Lassiter Ter, Unit A

Madison Cay

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Madison Vines
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Peacock Run

Tall Pines - 55+ Community

Ixoria Condominiums

804 Orange Ave

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St Lucie County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Lucie County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie County Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $1,300 | $5,459 |
| St Lucie County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $650 | $8,286 |
| St Lucie County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,128 | $10,000+ |
| St Lucie County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,039 | $7,849 |
| St Lucie County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $1,446 | $4,025 |
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Cheapest Available St Lucie County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St Lucie County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Madison Cay in the St Lucie County Intl Airport neighborhood priced from $611. Live Oak Villas in the Outer Fort Pierce neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Lucie County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Cay | 2 BR 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $611 |
| Live Oak Villas | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1,039 |
| Virginia Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Cottages @ Sunrise City | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Cottages @ Treasure Coast | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Cortez Village Townhomes | one bedroom/one floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Sands at St Lucie | Palm | 2BR,2BA | $1,307 |
| 804 Orange Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Sandhill Shores | Clayton | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
| Portofino Landings | GIORGIA | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Lucie County, FL
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Lucie County area is the $1.49 price per square foot Marina Model at Oleander Oaks in the in the Frontera neighborhood starting from $2,790. The second greatest value St Lucie County apartment is the 2x2 1300 Model at St. Lucie Oaks starting at $1,825 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Cascades neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Lucie County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oleander Oaks | Marina | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| St. Lucie Oaks | 2x2 1300 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Cortez Village Townhomes | 2bed/2.5 bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| Live Oak Villas | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Weatherbee Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Madison Cay | 3 BR 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 10X Harbour Pines | B1| Mariner | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 10X Harbour Palms | B1 | Winward | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Louisiana Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Sands at St Lucie | Palm | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Lucie County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Lucie County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Lucie County is under $1,439.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Lucie County?
The cheapest apartment in St Lucie County is Virginia Pines Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in St Lucie County costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Lucie 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 17 regular apartments in St Lucie County 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 Lucie County?
Cheap apartments in St Lucie County have an average cost of $247 which is $3,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Lucie County.
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