Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Fox Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Place Apartments

1336 W Main StSt. Charles, IL 60174
  • Utilities Included

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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
  • Utilities Included

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 The Crossings at St. Charles priced from $1,428. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,469. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,428
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,469
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,505
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,550
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio,1BA$1,678

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.68 price per square foot Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling Model at Pepper Valley Apartments in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2B Model at Ashford at Geneva starting at $2,297 with a $2.30 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 ApartmentsHerrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling2BR,2BA$1.68
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$2.30
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.47
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.36
The View Apartments St CharlesAspect2BR,1BA$2.75
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.02
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.21
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Elevated1BR,1BA$2.67
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$2.26
Reserve at Prairie CentreAsterStudio ,1BA$3.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, St. Charles, IL

Ranked #4

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,428 at The Crossings at 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 $1,825 at Pepper Valley Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.