Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Charles Neighborhood of Saint Charles, MO from $300 (330 Rentals)

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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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Saint Charles, St. Charles, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saint Charles area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at Northwest Airport Inn priced from $281. Cabana Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Saint Charles apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwest Airport InnStudio EconomyStudio,1BA$281
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$699
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$760
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Cabana West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Chez Paree Apartments and TownhomesBeautiful one bed apartment waiting for you!1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Charles, MO

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Charles area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Saint Charles apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Calverton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
The Mint Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
The Knolls TownhomesMeadow2BR,2BA$1.01
McKelvey Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11
Chez Paree Apartments and TownhomesBeautiful one bed apartment waiting for you!1BR,1BA$1.07
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Northwest Airport InnStudio EconomyStudio ,1BA$0.80

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Saint Charles, Saint Charles, MO

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Charles Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Saint Charles?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Charles is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Charles?

The cheapest apartment in Saint Charles is Cabana Club Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Saint Charles costs $5,410.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Charles?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 371 regular apartments in Saint Charles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Saint Charles?

Cheap apartments in Saint Charles have an average cost of $464 which is $4,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Charles.

Expert Rental Resources

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