
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL from $900 (23 Rentals)
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St. Charles Place Apartments

Prairie Pointe

Fox Run Apartments

The Township at St. Charles

Reserve at Prairie Centre

Pepper Valley Apartments

Reserve at Village Center

Authentix South Elgin

The Village at Mill Creek

Springs At South Elgin

Panton Mill Station

227 N 1st St

227 N 1st St

105 N Jefferson St

20 Simpson St

337 Sandhurst Ln

280 WoodridgeUnit C
St. Charles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap St. Charles Studio Apartments | $1,647 | $1,545 | $1,892 |
Cheap St. Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,250 | $2,925 |
Cheap St. Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,675 | $3,995 |
Cheap St. Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $2,404 | $4,550 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,025 to $7,217 with an overall median price of $6,600. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valley View at $1,545, Fox Mill at $1,330, and Bur Hill at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Charles Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Valley View | $2,565 | $1,545 | 34 |
Fox Mill | $3,165 | $1,330 | 28 |
Bur Hill | $7,175 | $1,250 | 27 |
Cambridge | $7,175 | $1,250 | 69 |
Crane Road Estates | $7,175 | $1,250 | 49 |
Dunham Woods | $7,175 | $1,250 | 58 |
Fox River Valley | $7,175 | $1,025 | 122 |
Harvest Hills | $7,175 | $1,250 | 41 |
LaFox Woods | $7,175 | $1,250 | 47 |
Lower Corridor | $7,175 | $1,250 | 59 |
Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood priced from $1,499. The Township at St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,574. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,574 |
Reserve at Village Center | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,659 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.99 price per square foot Cardinal Model at Dodson Place Residential in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the Oakleaf Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,455 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dodson Place Residential | Cardinal | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
The Village at Mill Creek | Oakleaf | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Firethorne | Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
St. Charles Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Ashford at Geneva | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Best Local Schools in St. Charles, IL
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Getting Around St. Charles, IL
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 The Township at St. Charles listed at $1,574.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $1,499 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 $1,675 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 The View Apartments St Charles and starts from $2,500.
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