
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (31 Rentals)
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Fox Run Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1332 S 14th St, Unit D2

Haven St. Charles

115 N 5th St, Unit Upper

The Crossings at St. Charles

115 N 5th St, Unit Upper
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1023 Dean St

Reserve at Prairie Centre

Springs at St Charles

The View Apartments St Charles

Ascend St. Charles
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514 W State St, Unit Lower

1340 Brook St

514 W State St, Unit lower

15 N 6th St

222 1/2 W Main St

Anthony Place at Prairie Centre

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Firethorne

Pepper Valley Apartments

11 Simpson St

13 Simpson St

Geneva Park

715 E State St

20 Simpson St
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Ashford at Geneva

The Reserve of Geneva

601 Oakwood Dr
Cambridge, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $1,753 | $1,645 | $1,900 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,250 | $2,925 |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,500 | $4,046 |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $2,100 | $4,550 |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,242 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cambridge Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL.
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Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge area of St. Charles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Run Apartments priced from $1,439. Haven St. Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here are the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,640 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,742 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Outlook | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Ascend St. Charles | A2 - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,901 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IL
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2C Model at Ashford at Geneva in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,342. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the Amherst Model at The Township at St. Charles starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford at Geneva | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 104 McKinley St, Unit McKinley 1st floor apt | 104 McKinley St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Ascend St. Charles | A2 - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Outlook | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $1,439 at Fox Run Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $1,640 at The Crossings at St. Charles.
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