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St. James, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. James Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. James, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Hill Crossing in the Ascension Parish neighborhood priced from $173. Colonial Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Hill CrossingMeadow Beauty1BR,1BA$173
Colonial Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Chateau Creole Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Southdown PavilionArdoyne- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$875
Quail Court ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. James, LA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. James area is the $1.13 price per square foot Aria Model at Arabella at Dutchtown Townhomes in the in the Ascension Parish neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value St. James apartment is the Birch Model at Oak Heritage Townhomes starting at $1,925 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Ascension Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. James apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arabella at Dutchtown TownhomesAria3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Oak Heritage TownhomesBirch3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Sugar Hill CrossingThe Octavia3BR,2BA$0.28
Belmere Luxury ApartmentsThe Terrebonne3BR,2BA$1.08
Zurqui On CannonTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Ansley PlaceB12BR,2BA$1.28
The Avery2x12BR,1.5BA$0.99
Colonial Estates3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Village at Fountain LakeA21BR,1BA$1.25
Chateau Creole Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around St. James, LA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. James Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. James?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. James is at listed at $1,522.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. James Apartment is $173 at Sugar Hill Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. James is starting from $900 at Chateau Creole Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. James Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. James Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sugar Hill Crossing and starts from $390.

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