Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St John Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Shirley Gardens
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Shirley Gardens

9305-9317 Shirley Gardens DrSt. Louis, MO 63114

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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
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$790
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$835
Cypress Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Comfort Option1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St John, MO

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St John area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Model at Courtyard Garden Apartments in the in the Pasadena Park neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value St John apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated Option Model at Cypress Village starting at $925 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Saint Ann 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.
Courtyard Garden Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.24
Cypress Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Renovated Option1BR,1BA$1.28
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.21
Olive PointeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Heritage Place Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$1.52
Pear TreeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St John, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #122

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $2,800.

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.

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 $172 which is $2,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St John.

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