
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Charles, MI from $525 (53 Rentals)
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Bavarian Village

1316 S Michigan Ave

Bay Valley Harbor Apartments

Fox Glen Apartments

Country Way Townhomes

Riverside Place Apartments

Parkview Manor Apartments

Beech Trail Apartments

Meadows Apartments
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Moore Rd 17

1209 Gratiot Ave

The Poplars Apartments

Castle Way Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

Country Squire Apartments

Thomas White Apartments*

Horizon Court Apartments

Covington Cove Apartments

Wicklow Apartments
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Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes

The LUX of Saginaw

Township Square

Flushing Valley Apartments

The Heights Apartments

Ambassador Arms Apartments

Township Court

Green Acres - Saginaw, MI

Bancroft Luxury Apartments

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Baypointe Apartments
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7686 M-71

Meadow Wood Village Apartments

Niche Amadore Apartments

3061 Raywood St

Camelot Place

Andre Arms

Niche Carrollton

Mackinaw Heights

7025 Swan Creek Rd

1161 Forest Hill Ave
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320 N Cedar St

3318 Augusta St.

Mapleview Apartments

905 Cottage Grove Ave

2126 Monteith St

2409 Stobbe St

709 Dickinson St

2421 Concord St

11324 E Rd

257 E Piper Ave
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St Charles, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Charles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Studio Apartments | $715 | $525 | $820 |
| St Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $680 | $1,085 |
| St Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $775 | $2,100 |
| St Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $950 | $1,855 |
| St Charles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
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Cheapest Available St Charles Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St Charles, MI is a Studio unit found at Bavarian Village priced from $525. Bay Valley Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Charles apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Country Way Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Riverside Place Apartments | Riverside Apartments - One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parkview Manor Apartments | Parkview Manor Apartments | One Bed | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
| Beech Trail Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Moore Rd 17 | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| The Poplars Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Fox Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Charles, MI and Nearby
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Charles area is the $0.94 price per square foot Meadowview Estates | Three Bed | Two Bath Model at Meadowview Estates Family Homes in the starting from $1,175. The second greatest value St Charles apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at 6215 Normandy Drive starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Estates Family Homes | Meadowview Estates | Three Bed | Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 6215 Normandy Drive | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Country Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Township Square | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The LUX of Saginaw | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Township Court | The Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Thomas White Apartments* | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Castle Way Apartments | Dorchester Cozy Lower/upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Country Way Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Charles Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St Charles?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St Charles is at Bavarian Village listed at $525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Charles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Charles Apartment is $680 at Bavarian Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St Charles Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Charles is starting from $775 at Bavarian Village.
What is the most affordable St Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowview Estates Family Homes and starts from $1,175.
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