Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunham Woods Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (20 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

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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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Dunham Woods, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunham Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunham Woods area of St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at The Township at St. Charles 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 Dunham Woods apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,550
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,706
The View Apartments St CharlesOutlook1BR,1BA$1,720
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Overlook1BR,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunham Woods, IL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunham Woods area is the $2.21 price per square foot B4 - Premium Model at Ascend St. Charles in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,192. The second greatest value Dunham Woods apartment is the 1 BR Designer Overlook Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $1,965 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunham Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascend St. CharlesB4 - Premium2BR,1BA$2.21
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Overlook1BR,1BA$2.23
Ashford at Geneva2A2BR,1BA$2.34
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
The View Apartments St CharlesAspect2BR,1BA$2.75
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.21
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$3.12

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunham Woods, St. Charles, IL

Ranked #10

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St. Charles. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunham Woods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dunham Woods?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dunham Woods is at The Township at St. Charles listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunham Woods Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunham Woods Apartment is $1,706 at The Crossings at St. Charles.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dunham Woods Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dunham Woods is starting from $2,048 at Ashford at Geneva.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.