Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (25 Rentals)

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15 N 6th 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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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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Ashford at Geneva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford at Geneva

390-420 Brittany CtGeneva, IL 60134
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Riverfront, St. Charles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of St. Charles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Run Apartments priced from $1,439. Haven St. Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,439
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,535
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
The Township at St. CharlesAmherst1BR,1BA$1,750
The View Apartments St CharlesOutlook1BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, IL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2C Model at Ashford at Geneva in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,342. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Amherst Model at The Township at St. Charles starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashford at Geneva2C2BR,2BA$2.10
The Township at St. CharlesAmherst1BR,1BA$1.75
104 McKinley St, Unit McKinley 1st floor apt104 McKinley St2BR,1BA$2.25
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.45
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.25
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1.5BA$2.23
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.77
The View Apartments St CharlesOutlook1BR,1BA$2.78
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$3.12

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for St. Charles, Illinois. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,439 at Fox Run Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,937 at The Crossings at St. Charles.

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