
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL from $900 (26 Rentals)
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Reserve at Prairie Centre

Fox Run Apartments

The Township at St. Charles

Springs at St Charles

Pepper Valley Apartments

The Village at Mill Creek

115 Hamilton St, Unit #2 Hamilton

Springs At South Elgin

Reserve at Village Center

1302 W State St, Unit 2N

Residence at Mill Creek

Ashford at Geneva

1260 Marywood Ct

16 Simpson St

129 Tara Ln

1023 Kuhn Rd

322 Hamilton St

279 Bayview Rd
St. Charles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap St. Charles Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,599 | $1,751 |
Cheap St. Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,350 | $3,818 |
Cheap St. Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,675 | $3,927 |
Cheap St. Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,660 | $4,130 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/17/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $990 to $5,922 with an overall median price of $2,886. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fox Mill at $1,350, Harvest Hills at $1,350, and LaFox Woods at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Charles Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Fox Mill | $2,849 | $1,350 | 1013 |
Harvest Hills | $2,849 | $1,350 | 1067 |
LaFox Woods | $2,849 | $1,350 | 1159 |
Rainbow Hills | $2,849 | $1,350 | 980 |
Wasco | $2,849 | $1,410 | 1073 |
Bur Hill | $2,874 | $1,410 | 1167 |
Cambridge | $2,899 | $1,350 | 1630 |
Dunham Woods | $2,899 | $1,330 | 1862 |
Lower Corridor | $2,899 | $1,350 | 1611 |
North Central Corridor | $2,899 | $1,410 | 1601 |
Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Springs At South Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood priced from $1,597. Reserve at Prairie Centre in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,711 |
Residence at Mill Creek | Deerpath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,919 |
Fox Run Apartments | Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Panton Mill Station | The Sienna | 2BR,2BA | $1,938 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL
As of March 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $2.05 price per square foot 111 N 4th Ave Model at 111 N 4th Ave in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the Charleston Model at Fox Run Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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111 N 4th Ave | 111 N 4th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Fox Run Apartments | Charleston | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Reserve at Village Center | Bluebell | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Panton Mill Station | The Sienna | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Ashford at Geneva | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
115 Hamilton St, Unit #2 Hamilton | 115 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Best Local Schools in St. Charles, IL
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Getting Around St. Charles, IL
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Charles Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Charles?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Charles is at Springs At South Elgin listed at $1,597.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $1,799 at Reserve at Prairie Centre.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Charles Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Charles is starting from $1,845 at The Township at St. Charles.
What is the most affordable St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Township at St. Charles and starts from $2,660.
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