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120 McDonough St
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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Fox Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hill

3100 Fox Chase DrSt. Charles, MO 63301
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

1002 Heritage CtSt. Charles, MO 63303
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Reserve at Spencer
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Spencer

4000 Ryleigh Reserve LnSt. Peters, MO 63376
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3321 W Milton Ave

Breckenridge HillsMO63114

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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 $795. St. Andrews Apartments in the Brighton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $962. 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$795
St. Andrews Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$962
Sunbrook ApartmentsVerandah Premium1BR,1BA$982
Metro on 5thStudio Premium RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,025
Reserve at SpencerWillott1BR,1BA$1,057
Lago VistaStaten1BR,1BA$1,060
Capital at St. CharlesThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1,074
Sun River VillageThe River1BR,1BA$1,125
Cedarbrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,127
Remington ApartmentsDover 2BR 2BA 864 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,216

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Charles, MO

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Charles area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2BR-2BA-LOFT Model at Country Club Place Apartments in the in the Brighton Park neighborhood starting from $1,502. The second greatest value St. Charles apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Sterling Heights Apartments starting at $1,622 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the OFallon St Charles 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.
Country Club Place Apartments2BR-2BA-LOFT2BR,2BA$1.29
Sterling Heights Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.42
Sun River VillageThe Sedona2BR,1BA$1.60
Remington ApartmentsDover 2BR 2BA 864 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.41
Spencer Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
Glen at Bogey HillsThe Par2BR,1BA$1.57
Cedarbrook Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.39
Reserve at SpencerWillott1BR,1BA$1.44
Lago VistaCatalina1BR,1BA$1.53
Capital at St. CharlesThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.60

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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

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St. Charles, MO

Ranked #514

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

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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 Metro on 5th listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Charles Apartment is $795 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 $945 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 $1,456.

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