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

St. Andrews Apartments

Sunbrook Apartments

Crestview

Capital at St. Charles

Metro on 5th

Sterling Heights Apartments

2425-2427 Chesstal St

Lago Vista Apartments
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Riverfront Lofts

Cedarbrook Apartments

Remington Apartments

Country Club Place Apartments

723 N 3rd St, Unit Apt. D

Vida Apartments

Promenade at New Town

Aventura at Mid Rivers

Residences at The Streets of St. Charles Apartment Homes

Boulders at Katy Trail
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The Reserve at Fountainview

Falcons Way Townhomes

Courtland Ridge Apartments

Creekside Apartments

120 McDonough St

The Tide

Glen at Bogey Hills

Fox Hill

Fordyce Manor Apartments

Heritage Apartments
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Sherman Square Apartments

Jefferson Street Apartments

3305 Droste Rd

Northwest Airport Inn

University Commons

Morningside Townhomes

Parkwood Place Apartments

Cabana Club Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

Camelot Apartments
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The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Lackland Plaza Apartments

Woodson Park Apartments

7121-7159 Lexington Ave, Unit 7141

Hickory Trace Apartments

University Villa Apartments

1195 Belrue Ave

Orchard Park Apartments

Arbor Village Apartments

Grandview Gardens
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Saint Charles, St. Charles, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Charles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Charles Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $281 | $2,099 |
| Saint Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $550 | $3,395 |
| Saint Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Saint Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Saint Charles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $893 | $6,112 |
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There are currently 330 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Saint Charles Neighborhood of Saint Charles, MO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Airport Inn | Studio Economy | Studio,1BA | $281 |
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Lackland Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hickory Trace Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Cabana West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Arbor Village Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Versailles Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Chez Paree Apartments and Townhomes | Beautiful 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parkland Pl | single family home | 5BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Seven Hills Forest Condominiums | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Mint Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Kingsland Courtyard | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| The Knolls Townhomes | Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| McKelvey Ridge | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Chez Paree Apartments and Townhomes | Beautiful one bed apartment waiting for you! | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Versailles Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Northwest Airport Inn | Studio Economy | Studio ,1BA | $0.80 |
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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.
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