
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Geneva, IL from $800 (42 Rentals)
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Reserve at Village Center

The Village at Mill Creek

Residence at Mill Creek

Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park

Geneva Park

The Reserve of Geneva

Ashford at Geneva
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Lorlyn of Batavia

St. Charles Place Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

Haven St. Charles

The Township at St. Charles

Green Meadows Apartments

Reserve at Prairie Centre

115 N 5th St, Unit 2
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115 N 5th St, Unit Upper

1360 Brook St

The View Apartments St Charles

Prairie Pointe Apartments

1350 Brook St

Ascend St. Charles

The Crossings at St. Charles

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113 S 6th St, Unit Upper
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Lincoln Court

Revere House

Anthony Place at Prairie Centre

Fox Place Apartments

Windmill Manor

1875 Tall Oaks Dr

129 S Batavia Ave

Firethorne
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608 N Washington Ave

2715 Wilshire Ct

2684 Waterford Ct

222 State St

2S717 Winchester Cir N

2543 Prairieview Ln S

153 Spuhler Dr

318 Dunham Place Commons
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2805 Packford Ln

717 Stuarts Dr
Geneva, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Geneva?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $1,545 | $1,889 |
| Geneva 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,075 | $2,925 |
| Geneva 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,245 | $3,995 |
| Geneva 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $2,030 | $4,550 |
| Geneva 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,012 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Geneva Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Geneva, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood priced from $1,469. Haven St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Geneva apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Outlook | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1,825 |
| Residence at Mill Creek | Deerpath | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 1BR,1BA | $1,889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Geneva, IL and Nearby
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Geneva area is the $1.98 price per square foot Sunflower Model at Reserve at Village Center in the in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Geneva apartment is the Ginkgo Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,499 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Village Center | Sunflower | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Village at Mill Creek | Ginkgo | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Luxury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 113 S 6th St, Unit Upper | 113 S 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Geneva, IL
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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 The Township at St. Charles listed at $1,550.
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 $1,825 at Pepper Valley Apartments.
What is the most affordable Geneva Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Geneva Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Meadows Apartments and starts from $2,400.
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