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342 Wilson Ave

227 N 1st St

227 N 1st St

280 WoodridgeUnit C
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23 N Channing St

530 Locust St

6N582 Illinois St

279 Bayview Rd

1464 Stonebridge Cir

1493 Keystone Ct

1271 Sheffer Road

214 Linn Ct
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St. Charles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Charles 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,354 | $1,500 | $5,000 |
St. Charles 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,963 | $1,450 | $4,600 |
St. Charles 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,546 | $2,600 | $5,800 |
St. Charles 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,025 to $7,070 with an overall median price of $6,317. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valley View at $1,545, Fox Mill at $1,330, and Bur Hill at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Charles Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Valley View | $2,565 | $1,545 | 30 |
Fox Mill | $3,165 | $1,330 | 31 |
Bur Hill | $6,849 | $1,250 | 31 |
Cambridge | $6,849 | $1,250 | 71 |
Crane Road Estates | $6,849 | $1,250 | 51 |
Dunham Woods | $6,849 | $1,250 | 56 |
Fox River Valley | $6,849 | $1,025 | 124 |
Harvest Hills | $6,849 | $1,250 | 46 |
LaFox Woods | $6,849 | $1,250 | 52 |
Lower Corridor | $6,849 | $1,250 | 61 |
Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at The Township at St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood priced from $1,594. Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,594 |
Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Reserve at Village Center | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,659 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.99 price per square foot Cardinal Model at Dodson Place Residential in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the Oakleaf Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,455 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dodson Place Residential | Cardinal | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
The Village at Mill Creek | Oakleaf | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Firethorne | Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
St. Charles Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Ashford at Geneva | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Charles
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Charles?
There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $7,070. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Charles ranging from $1,200 to $7,100.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Charles?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Charles ranges from $1,200 to $7,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,479.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Charles?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Charles range from $2,404 to $4,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,628.
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