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Cambridge, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge area of St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Prairie Centre priced from $1,599. Springs at St Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,651. Here are the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,599
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,651
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IL

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.93 price per square foot Covington Model at The Township at St. Charles in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,660. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 Model at Prairie Winds Apartments starting at $2,744 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Township at St. CharlesCovington3BR,2BA$1.93
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$2.31
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$2.27
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.71
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.27
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1.5BA$2.14
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.70
The View Apartments St CharlesAspect2BR,1BA$2.90
115 Hamilton St, Unit #2 Hamilton115 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$2.30
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$2.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $6,109. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $1,395 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge ranges from $1,395 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,583.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.