Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, MO from $700 (34 Rentals)

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The Tide
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tide

700 Marina DrSt. Charles, MO 63301
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Fox Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hill

3100 Fox Chase DrSt. Charles, MO 63301
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

1002 Heritage CtSt. Charles, MO 63303
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Glen at Bogey Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen at Bogey Hills

2200 Lake CtSt. Charles, MO 63303

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Cheapest Available St. Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Charles, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at McNair Place Apartments in the Brighton Park neighborhood priced from $855. Reserve at Spencer in the Brighton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McNair Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$855
Reserve at SpencerWillott1BR,1BA$864
Sunbrook ApartmentsMagnolia PremiumStudio,1BA$904
Capital at St. CharlesThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1,006
Spencer Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Glen at Bogey HillsThe Tee1BR,1BA$1,072
Lago VistaStaten1BR,1BA$1,080
St. Andrews Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,088
Sun River VillageThe River1BR,1BA$1,120
Sterling Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, MO

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.51 price per square foot Aspen detached Model at Springwell Village in the in the Brighton Park neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Vida Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Brighton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springwell VillageAspen detached3BR,3BA$1.51
Vida Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Woodstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Metro on 5thThe Lakeside-Premium2BR,1BA$1.62
Meadowridge ApartmentsStarling1BR,1BA$1.61
St. Andrews Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.39
Sterling Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.54
Spencer Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Lago VistaCatalina1BR,1BA$1.57
Capital at St. CharlesThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.50

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St. Charles Overview

St Louis, Missouri is often referred to as the Gateway to the West. There are numerous attractive suburbs surrounding the St. Louis region. One of the most popular is Saint Charles, Missouri, which is just to the west of St Louis itself. If you are looking for a great place to live and work, then Saint Charles might be for you. If you are looking for apartments in St Charles, learn more about this amazing city below! Then, count on us to help you find your Saint Charles Apartments.á

Why live in St. Charles, MO?

There are a lot of reasons why so many people are moving to St. Charles, MO, and calling this place home. First, the city provides easy access to the city of St Louis itself. Despite this, the cost of living is significantly lower, because people are living outside the major city. Second, the schools in this location are outstanding. Everyone has access to a great education, even if they cannot afford private school. Finally, it is relatively easy to get around. Even though traffic and get heavy during rush hour, it is not something that people have to worry about significantly. For all of these reasons, the area surrounding St. Charles is growing quickly.á

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Charles, MO

Ranked #358

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around St. Charles, MO

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Sunbrook Apartments listed at $904.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $855 at McNair Place Apartments.

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 $1,010 at McNair Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Charles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Spencer and starts from $1,226.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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