Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fox River Valley Neighborhood of Saint Charles, IL from $800 (26 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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Lincoln Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Court

405 S Batavia AveBatavia, IL 60510
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Revere House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Revere House

233 S Batavia AveBatavia, IL 60510
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Windmill Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Manor

2400 Hawks DrBatavia, IL 60510
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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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Fox River Valley, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fox River Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fox River Valley area of St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Village Center priced from $1,545. Springs At Orchard Road Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,564. Here are the most affordable Fox River Valley apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Village CenterVioletStudio,1BA$1,545
Springs At Orchard Road ApartmentsStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,564
Green Meadows ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$1,600
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1BA$1,649
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,674
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1,675
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,700
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,716
Seasons at North AuroraAStudio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fox River Valley, IL

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fox River Valley area is the $2.18 price per square foot Inverness Model at Randall Highlands in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $3,180. The second greatest value Fox River Valley apartment is the Nutmeg Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,510 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fox River Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Randall HighlandsInverness3BR,2.5BA$2.18
The Village at Mill CreekNutmeg2BR,2BA$1.97
926 S 2nd St, Unit Upstairs926 S 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.00
The Apartments at Kirkland CrossingSpruce2BR,2BA$1.88
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$2.11
FirethornePremier2BR,2BA$1.85
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.71
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.89
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1.5BA$2.06
Green Meadows ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$2.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Illinois including Fox River Valley, Saint Charles, and the greater St. Charles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Fox River Valley Neighborhood in Saint Charles, IL

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fox River Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fox River Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fox River Valley is at Reserve at Village Center listed at $1,545.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fox River Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fox River Valley Apartment is $1,600 at Green Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fox River Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fox River Valley is starting from $1,675 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fox River Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fox River Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The View Apartments St Charles and starts from $2,675.

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