Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $975 (25 Rentals)

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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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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 Haven St. Charles priced from $1,229. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,229
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,695
Ashford at Geneva1A1BR,1BA$1,698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, IL

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.81 price per square foot Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba Model at Pepper Valley Apartments in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 Model at Prairie Winds Apartments starting at $2,341 with a $2.40 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.
Pepper Valley ApartmentsRiverbank - 2Bd/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.81
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.40
Ashford at Geneva2A2BR,1BA$2.33
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.32
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.65
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.42
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.73
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
309 Walnut Ave, Unit 309 Walnut Ave St Charles Il 2nd floor309 Walnut Ave1BR,1BA$2.41
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$3.12

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Riverfront, St. Charles, IL

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at Reserve at Prairie Centre listed at $1,678.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,229 at Haven St. Charles.

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 $1,775 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

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