Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (15 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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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 Fox Run Apartments priced from $1,579. The Township at St. Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1BA$1,579
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,674
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1,675
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, IL

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.00 price per square foot 926 S 2nd St Model at 926 S 2nd St, Unit Upstairs in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2C Model at Ashford at Geneva starting at $2,133 with a $1.91 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.
926 S 2nd St, Unit Upstairs926 S 2nd St3BR,1BA$2.00
Ashford at Geneva2C2BR,2BA$1.91
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
Ascend St. CharlesA41BR,1BA$2.02
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Fox Run ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1.5BA$1.97
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Riverfront, St. Charles, IL

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in St. Charles, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 The Township at St. Charles listed at $1,674.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,579 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 $1,675 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The View Apartments St Charles and starts from $2,510.

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