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How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Charles 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,489 | $1,790 | $5,000 |
St. Charles 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,132 | $2,350 | $5,950 |
St. Charles 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,222 | $3,200 | $3,245 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,395 to $5,950 with an overall median price of $3,219. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rainbow Hills at $1,900, Riverfront at $1,395, and Crane Road Estates at $1,900. 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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Rainbow Hills | $2,450 | $1,900 | 3 |
Riverfront | $2,550 | $1,395 | 8 |
Crane Road Estates | $2,600 | $1,900 | 6 |
Lower Corridor | $2,875 | $1,395 | 10 |
Fox River Valley | $3,150 | $1,395 | 16 |
Cambridge | $3,200 | $1,395 | 12 |
Dunham Woods | $3,200 | $1,395 | 11 |
Harvest Hills | $3,200 | $1,700 | 2 |
LaFox Woods | $3,200 | $1,700 | 4 |
Wasco | $3,300 | $1,900 | 1 |
Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Village Center in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,545. Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,591. 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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Reserve at Village Center | Violet | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,591 |
Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles 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 St. Charles apartment is the Nutmeg Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,510 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor 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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The Township at St. Charles | Covington | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
The Village at Mill Creek | Nutmeg | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Ashford at Geneva | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Baker (ADA compliant) | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
115 Hamilton St, Unit #2 Hamilton | 115 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Charles
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Charles?
There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $5,755. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Charles ranging from $1,395 to $5,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Charles?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Charles ranges from $1,395 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,388.
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