
Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Charles, IL from $1,500 (18 Rentals)
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105 N Jefferson St

311 West St

35 N 11th St

611 E Wilson St
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322 Hamilton St

12 Simpson St

279 Bayview Rd

391 S Collins St
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1360 Brook St

601 Oakwood Dr

1661 Pebble Beach Cir

340 Woodridge Cir

255 Mill St

265 S Harrison St

820 Crossing Way

30 Crissey Ave
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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 | $2,198 | $1,550 | $5,000 |
St. Charles 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,113 | $2,200 | $5,950 |
St. Charles 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,816 | $3,400 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Charles, IL
Pricing Updated: 06/08/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Charles, IL area range in price from $1,550 to $5,950 with an overall median price of $3,283. The three St. Charles neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wasco at $1,550, Rainbow Hills at $1,550, and Lower Corridor at $1,550. 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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Wasco | $1,730 | $1,550 | 4 |
Rainbow Hills | $2,800 | $1,550 | 4 |
Lower Corridor | $2,849 | $1,550 | 14 |
North Central Corridor | $2,899 | $1,550 | 6 |
Bur Hill | $2,995 | $1,700 | 5 |
Crane Road Estates | $3,350 | $1,550 | 7 |
Valley View | $3,375 | $1,800 | 9 |
Cambridge | $3,400 | $1,550 | 17 |
Dunham Woods | $3,400 | $1,550 | 11 |
Fox River Valley | $3,549 | $1,550 | 22 |
Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, IL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Village Center in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,545. Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,579. 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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Reserve at Village Center | Violet | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,671 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
Pepper Valley Apartments | 2 BDR/2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.97 price per square foot Nutmeg Model at The Village at Mill Creek in the in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,510. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the 926 S 2nd St Model at 926 S 2nd St, Unit Upstairs starting at $2,395 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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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The Village at Mill Creek | Nutmeg | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
926 S 2nd St, Unit Upstairs | 926 S 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Ashford at Geneva | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
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 | $2.33 |
St. Charles Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.97 |
The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Charles
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Charles?
There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $8,480. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Charles ranging from $1,550 to $5,950.
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 $1,550 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,706.
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