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Saint Johns, MI Area Guide

Charming homes in a family-friendly small town

Rural Charming Events Close-Knit Commuter

Set along the bend of US-127 just 24 miles north of Lansing, Saint Johns is an alluring city filled with tree-lined streets, characterful homes, and friendly people. Explore Clinton Ave. for a taste of small-town America, or just a taste of Main Street Cafe, which serves up comfort food in a classic diner space. Sirens Bar is a popular spot just around the corner. It’s one of the few places to see live music in Saint Johns, and does so in a friendly atmosphere with affordable drinks.

Saint Johns is big on greenery. Almost every street is lined with towering trees that shroud older homes and affordable apartments. The smell of mint wafts over the town from time to time, as Saint Johns is the largest producer of the herb in Michigan. Every year in August the city celebrates its place as “The Mint Capital of the World” with a massive festival that features all types of mint products.

With Saint Johns City Park, great schools, and a close-knit community, Saint Johns is a fantastic small town in which to raise a family, and with Lansing so close, commuters won’t mind it either.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Johns, MI is $643 for a studio, $870 for one bedroom, $854 for two bedrooms, and $1,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Johns has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$870/month
772 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Johns, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Oakview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Riley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Gateway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

St. Johns Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

St. Johns High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Strive Academy

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.