Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Foxwood Apartments
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$700 - $1,110
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$692 - $1,102
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$8
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$700 - $1,110
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Sunset Apartments
$725 - $825
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$672 - $772
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$53
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$725 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Fountain Terrace
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$795 - $1,595
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$680 - $1,480
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$115
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$795 - $1,595
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fountain Terrace

655 S 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Reserve At Jordan Creek
$950 - $2,100
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$950 - $2,100
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$950 - $2,100
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Reserve At Jordan Creek

6185 Village View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Watermark at Jordan Creek
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$1,049 - $2,039
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$1,039 - $2,029
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$10
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$1,049 - $2,039
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark at Jordan Creek

6455 Galleria DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Linden West
$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,080 - $1,280
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$1,100 - $1,300
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Linden West

1203 W 2nd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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The Bridges
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Saint Charles, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Charles Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Charles, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $682. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$682
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$700
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Fountain TerraceNeptuneStudio,1BA$795
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$836
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, IA and Nearby

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Charles area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Saint Charles apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
High PointeVail2BR,2BA$1.12
Osceola HeightsVilla3BR,1BA$1.00
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Cherry CreekGlenwood-Hutton3BR,1BA$0.99
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.05
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.05
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Charles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Charles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint Charles is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Charles is starting from $715 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village.

What is the most affordable Saint Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cherry Creek and starts from $995.

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