Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $975 (30 Rentals)

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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
property at 423 S 3rd St
$2,350

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423 S 3rd St, Unit 2

423 S 3rd St
St. CharlesIL60174

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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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Cambridge, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

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 $1,550. Reserve at Prairie Centre has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,678. Here are the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
Pepper Valley ApartmentsRiverbank - 2Bd/2Ba2BR,2BA$1,775
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Elevated1BR,1BA$1,789
The View Apartments St CharlesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,845
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,893
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,993
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$2,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IL

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.81 price per square foot Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba Model at Pepper Valley Apartments in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 1A Model at Ashford at Geneva starting at $2,157 with a $2.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pepper Valley ApartmentsRiverbank - 2Bd/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.81
Ashford at Geneva1A1BR,1BA$2.60
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.42
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.43
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.66
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$3.12
The View Apartments St CharlesStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central St. Charles. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,550 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 $1,775 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

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