
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Charles, MI from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Bavarian Village

The Poplars Apartments

Covington Cove Apartments

Bay Valley Harbor Apartments

Fox Glen Apartments

Country Way Townhomes

Riverside Place Apartments

Parkview Manor Apartments
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Beech Trail Apartments

Moore Rd 17

Castle Way Apartments

Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes

Horizon Court Apartments

Country Squire Apartments

Thomas White Apartments*

Baypointe Apartments

Wicklow Apartments
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The LUX of Saginaw

Green Acres - Saginaw, MI

The Heights Apartments

Township Court

Township Square

Meadow Wood Village Apartments

Niche Amadore Apartments

915 Barney Ave

1827 Gilbert St
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311 Adams St

2310 Jerome St

3509 Ridgecliffe Dr

Camelot Place

1932 Lowell Ave

Mackinaw Heights

Andre Arms

Niche Carrollton

2524 Tyrone St
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7025 Swan Creek Rd

1807 Union Ave

Silver Creek Apartments

936 Stocker Ave

2143 O’Brien Rd

1524 Durand St

3505 Ridgecliffe Dr

988 S Ballenger Hwy

Mapleview Apartments
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1603 Durand St

1525 Vermont St

726 E Parkway Ave

6203 Hilton Ln
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 | $680 | $525 | $820 |
| St Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $933 | $680 | $1,267 |
| St Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $710 | $2,300 |
| St Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $950 | $1,900 |
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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. Covington Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $710. 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 |
| Covington Cove Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $710 |
| 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 |
| Beech Trail Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
| The Poplars Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Moore Rd 17 | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Horizon Court Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Charles, MI and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Charles area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 6265-6215 Normandy Dr in the starting from $1,175. The second greatest value St Charles apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Country Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,160 with a $1.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6265-6215 Normandy Dr | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Country Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Wicklow Apartments | STANDARD-GARDEN LEVEL | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Green Acres - Saginaw, MI | One Bedroom with Study | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Covington Cove Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| The Poplars Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Country Way Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Moore Rd 17 | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Beech Trail Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Charles Apartments
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 $710 at Covington Cove Apartments.
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