
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Saint Charles, IA from $545 (56 Rentals)
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Alice Place at Norwalk

Valley Acres Apartments

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments

Sunset Apartments

Norwalk Meadows

Dennis Park Apartments

Deer Run Apartments
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West Glen Town Center Apartments

Willow Bend

Fountain Terrace

Linden East Apartments

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Vesta Village by Kading

Bella Terra

High Pointe

Plaza 50 Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place
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Schoolyard Rowhomes

Legacy Landing Apartments

Allure at 57

Lift at Jordan Creek

Glenwood Villas

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Osceola Heights by Kading

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Cherry Creek

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Linden West
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Sunset Terrace

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Emerald Reserve Indianola

Callaway at Holland Pointe

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Lincoln Ridge by Kading

The Middlebrook Lofts

Reserve At Jordan Creek

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Grand Valley Townhomes

Gustin Flats
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Picket Fence Community

6920 SW 9th St

Indianola Park Apartments

East Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments

The Bridges

4922 SW 14th St

613 Polk St

215 Leland Ave

204 E Franklin Ave
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Saint Charles, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Charles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Charles Studio Apartments | $929 | $575 | $1,100 |
| Saint Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $545 | $1,853 |
| Saint Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $765 | $2,720 |
| Saint Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $995 | $3,200 |
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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 $675. 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 $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Charles apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Indianola Park II Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Indianola Park Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Norwalk Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
| Sunset Apartments | 2bd, 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $801 |
| Deer Run Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $817 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, IA and Nearby
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Charles area is the $1.00 price per square foot Villa Model at Osceola Heights by Kading in the starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Saint Charles apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Heights by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Sunset Terrace | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Sunset Apartments | 2bd, 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Deer Run Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Charles Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Charles Apartment is $675 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 $761 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 Osceola Heights by Kading and starts from $1,010.
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