Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, IA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Saint Charles, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Charles Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Charles, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $683. Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$683
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, IA and Nearby

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint Charles area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Providence Lane Townhomes in the starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Saint Charles apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,300 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence Lane Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry2BR,2BA$1.24
Bella Terra2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$1.22
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Norwalk Village Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Charles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Charles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint Charles is at Plaza 50 Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment is $684 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Charles is starting from $683 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Saint Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Ridge by Kading and starts from $1,150.

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