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Fox Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Place Apartments

1336 W Main StSt. Charles, IL 60174
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Firethorne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Firethorne

1350 Brook StSt. Charles, IL 60174

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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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The Reserve of Geneva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve of Geneva

2508 Kaneville RdGeneva, IL 60134
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Ashford at Geneva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford at Geneva

390-420 Brittany CtGeneva, IL 60134
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St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,100 to $16,093 with an overall median price of $2,055. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Corridor at $1,935, Bur Hill at $1,945, and Cambridge at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Charles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Corridor$1,935$1,25052
Bur Hill$1,945$1,25058
Cambridge$1,995$1,25057
Upper River Corridor$2,017$1,25060
North Central Corridor$2,026$1,25021
Dunham Woods$2,030$1,25031
Riverfront$2,030$1,25062
Crane Road Estates$2,038$1,25053
Valley View$2,081$1,59046
Harvest Hills$2,090$1,25054

Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Authentix South Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood priced from $1,547. 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 St. Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon OverlookStudio,1BA$1,547
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,762
Pepper Valley ApartmentsRiverbank - 2Bd/2Ba2BR,2BA$1,775
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Elevated1BR,1BA$1,789
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$1,793
The View Apartments St CharlesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,845
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,893
Residence at Mill CreekDeerpathStudio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Charles 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 St. Charles apartment is the 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs At South Elgin starting at $2,331 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Mill CreekGinkgo2BR,2BA$2.29
Springs At South Elgin2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.19
Pepper Valley ApartmentsRiverbank - 2Bd/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.81
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.40
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.42
Ashford at Geneva1A1BR,1BA$2.60
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.43
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.34
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.66
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Charles Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Charles?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Charles is at Authentix South Elgin listed at $1,547.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $1,550 at Fox Run Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Charles is starting from $1,775 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At South Elgin and starts from $2,539.

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