
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Geneva, IL from $1,100 (45 Rentals)
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Reserve at Village Center

9 Simpson St

20 Simpson St

12 Simpson St

The Village at Mill Creek

Residence at Mill Creek

Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park

Geneva Park
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The Reserve of Geneva

Ashford at Geneva

508 Anderson Blvd

206 Main St

Lorlyn of Batavia

Haven St. Charles

St. Charles Place Apartments

20 N 5th Ave

115 N 5th St, Unit Upper
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Green Meadows Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

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The Township at St. Charles

Reserve at Prairie Centre

514 W State St, Unit Lower

Prairie Pointe Apartments

1360 Brook St

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The View Apartments St Charles

Ascend St. Charles
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1332 S 14th St, Unit B1

The Crossings at St. Charles

Lincoln Court

Revere House

Anthony Place at Prairie Centre

Fox Place Apartments

1980 Selmarten Rd

Windmill Manor

1101 Ritter St
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1104 Ritter St

1001 Ritter St

Firethorne

551 N Washington Ave

105 N Jefferson St

2615 Oakshire Ct

12 S 3rd St

1109 Ritter St

121 Spuhler Dr
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Geneva, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Geneva?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Geneva Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,620 | $1,925 |
| Cheap Geneva 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,175 | $3,070 |
| Cheap Geneva 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,345 | $4,195 |
| Cheap Geneva 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $2,100 | $4,780 |
| Cheap Geneva 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,601 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Geneva Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Geneva, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Green Meadows Apartments in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,500. Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Geneva apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Apartments | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1,775 |
| Ascend St. Charles | A2 - Elevated | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Residence at Mill Creek | Deerpath | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,991 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,993 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Geneva, IL
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Geneva area is the $2.29 price per square foot Ginkgo Model at The Village at Mill Creek in the in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Geneva apartment is the Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba Model at Pepper Valley Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Geneva apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Mill Creek | Ginkgo | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Prairie Winds Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Ascend St. Charles | A2 - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Residence at Mill Creek | Deerpath | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Geneva Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Geneva?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Geneva is at Reserve at Prairie Centre listed at $1,678.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Geneva Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Geneva Apartment is $1,500 at Green Meadows Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Geneva Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Geneva is starting from $1,750 at Green Meadows Apartments.
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