
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (27 Rentals)
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St. Charles Place Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

19 S 4th Ave

20 N 5th Ave

The Township at St. Charles
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The Crossings at St. Charles

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1332 S 14th St, Unit C1, Unit C1

Springs at St Charles

Reserve at Prairie Centre

The View Apartments St Charles

115 N 5th St, Unit Upper
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Ascend St. Charles

Prairie Pointe Apartments

1360 Brook St

1350 Brook St

Anthony Place at Prairie Centre

Fox Place Apartments
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2019 Oak St

1420 S 14th St

Firethorne

Pepper Valley Apartments

12 Simpson St

38 Crissey Ave
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The Reserve of Geneva
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 | $1,668 | $1,595 | $1,889 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,034 | $2,925 |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,600 | $3,995 |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $2,015 | $4,550 |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,044 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 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 Haven St. Charles priced from $1,278. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven St. Charles | A2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Outlook | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| Ascend St. Charles | A2 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| Prairie Pointe Apartments | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IL
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.70 price per square foot Covington Model at The Township at St. Charles in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the Meadowlark Model at Dodson Place Residential starting at $3,360 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Township at St. Charles | Covington | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Dodson Place Residential | Meadowlark | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 1332 S 14th St, Unit C1 | 1332 S 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Prairie Pointe Apartments | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The View Apartments St Charles | Outlook | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Haven St. Charles | A2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $1,278 at Haven St. Charles.
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 $1,735 at Prairie Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Township at St. Charles and starts from $2,350.
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