Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fox River Valley Neighborhood of Saint Charles, IL from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1360 Brook St

$1,750 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1360 Brook St

St. CharlesIL60174

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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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property at 38 Crissey Ave

$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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38 Crissey Ave

GenevaIL60134
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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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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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Windmill Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Manor

2400 Hawks DrBatavia, IL 60510
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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 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 Fox River Valley apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven St. CharlesA2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,278
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,489
Green Meadows ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$1,500
River OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,604
Springs At South ElginStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,615
Springs At Orchard Road ApartmentsStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,627
The Township at St. CharlesAmherst1BR,1BA$1,650
Reserve at Village CenterMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fox River Valley, IL

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fox River Valley area is the $1.96 price per square foot Inverness Model at Randall Highlands in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,862. The second greatest value Fox River Valley apartment is the 113 N Batavia Ave Model at 113 N Batavia Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,350 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District 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$1.96
113 N Batavia Ave, Unit 2nd Floor113 N Batavia Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Pepper Valley ApartmentsHerrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling2BR,2BA$1.68
The Village at Mill CreekOakleaf2BR,2BA$2.19
Seasons at North Aurora1D1BR,1BA$2.24
1332 S 14th St, Unit C11332 S 14th St2BR,1BA$1.83
Residence at Mill CreekCobblestone1BR,1BA$2.25
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Prairie Pointe Apartments2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Haven St. CharlesA2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08

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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!

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 Springs At South Elgin listed at $1,615.

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 $1,278 at Haven St. Charles.

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 $1,735 at Prairie Pointe 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 Township at St. Charles and starts from $2,350.

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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