Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of St. Charles, IL from $900 (17 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
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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 $1,278. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Charles, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven St. CharlesA2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,278
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,489
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,595
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Classic1BR,1BA$1,634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, IL

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.48 price per square foot Meadowlark Model at Dodson Place Residential in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B4 Model at Prairie Winds Apartments starting at $3,022 with a $2.26 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.
Dodson Place ResidentialMeadowlark2BR,2BA$2.48
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B42BR,2BA$2.26
Pepper Valley ApartmentsHerrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling2BR,2BA$1.68
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$2.27
1332 S 14th St, Unit C11332 S 14th St2BR,1BA$1.83
The Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
Prairie Pointe Apartments2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.28
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$2.29
Haven St. CharlesA2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, St. Charles, IL

Ranked #4

Among cities in Illinois 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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,278 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 $1,745 at Prairie Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Township at St. Charles and starts from $2,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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