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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

121 Cole BlvdSt. Charles, MO 63301
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120 McDonough St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

120 McDonough St

120 McDonough StSt. Charles, MO 63301
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The Tide
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tide

700 Marina DrSt. Charles, MO 63301
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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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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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3305 Droste Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Droste Rd

3305 Droste RdSt. Charles, MO 63301

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Meadowridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowridge Apartments

2000 Styling Ridge DrSt. Charles, MO 63304
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Sun River Village
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Sun River Village

100 Broadridge LnSt. Peters, MO 63376
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St. Charles, MO Local Guide

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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 Cabana West Apartments in the Brighton Park neighborhood priced from $800. Sunbrook Apartments in the Brighton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $894. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabana West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Sunbrook ApartmentsMagnolia PremiumStudio,1BA$894
Glen at Bogey HillsThe GreensStudio,1BA$945
Spencer Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
St. Andrews Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,089
Sterling Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,102
Cedarbrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,149
Lago Vista ApartmentsCatalina1BR,1BA$1,165
Sun River VillageThe River1BR,1BA$1,212
Pure St PetersThe Topaz1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, MO

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3B/2.5B Walkout Basement M Model at Springwell Apartments in the in the Brighton Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Woodstone Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.34 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 Apartments3B/2.5B Walkout Basement M3BR,2BA$1.42
Woodstone ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.34
Aventura at Mid RiversC13BR,2BA$1.44
Meadowridge ApartmentsCardinal2BR,2BA$1.44
Vida Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Capital at St. CharlesThe Byland2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Country Club Place Apartments2BR-2BA-GARDEN2BR,2BA$1.35
St. Andrews Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.40
Spencer Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Cabana West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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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

St. Charles, MO
Population: 70,764

Ranked #511

in US Census Population by City

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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 Sunbrook Apartments listed at $894.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $800 at Cabana West 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 $1,089 at St. Andrews 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 Vida Apartments and starts from $1,510.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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