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St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL

Pricing Updated: 10/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,025 to $8,614 with an overall median price of $7,835. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valley View at $1,501, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Valley View$2,444$1,50147
Fox Mill$3,105$1,33030
Bur Hill$8,614$1,25044
Cambridge$8,614$1,25075
Crane Road Estates$8,614$1,25055
Dunham Woods$8,614$1,25062
Fox River Valley$8,614$1,025135
Harvest Hills$8,614$1,25045
LaFox Woods$8,614$1,25052
Lower Corridor$8,614$1,25069

Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Authentix South Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood priced from $1,578. The Township at St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,594. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Authentix South ElginStudio Retreat CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,578
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,594
Springs At South ElginStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $2.29 price per square foot Oakleaf Model at The Village at Mill Creek in the in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $2,605 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Mill CreekOakleaf2BR,2BA$2.29
Springs at St Charles2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.43
FirethornePremier2BR,2BA$1.85
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.71
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.27
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.89
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.41
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$2.20
Ashford at Geneva1A1BR,1BA$2.16
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.28

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Charles

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Charles?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $8,614. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Charles ranging from $1,200 to $10,000.

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 $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,899.

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 $2,193 to $4,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,055 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,449.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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