Apartments For Rent in Saint Charles, IL

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What Locals Say about Saint Charles

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Saint Charles buzzes with riverfront charm, a walkable downtown, trails, and easy Chicagoland access. People like the lively dining, festivals, parks, Fox River paths, safety, and good schools. They dislike rush-hour traffic, higher costs, limited transit, and occasional dog issues.
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  • Stevegrant753
    "I like that there is a downtown area with lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. and plenty of parking. Great park district with excellent pools and playgrounds. Lots of bike paths, including one that runs along the Fox River for 20+ miles. "
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  • Adam Mcgrew
    "If you are going to live in the state of Illinois there is no better town to live in than Saint Charles!!!!!! "
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  • Renncarol
    "Family friendly, safe, great downtown area, good schools, low taxes low crime fun bars and restaurants "
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  • Edward W.
    "Scarecrow Fest and other citywide events make this a wonderful place to live in. Friendly neighbors and an established neighborhood."
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  • Ducharm
    "Lots and lots of dog owners. Dog parks nearby. Sidewalks for walks. Community parks. Most waste picked up. "
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  • Renncarol
    "Best little town East of the Mississippi... all about FAMILY and made Good Housekeeping #1 place to live a few years ago, great schools and great community"
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  • Menaka L.
    Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles
    "A reputable neighborhood for raising a family, quiet, well managed. Very clean. A lot of well kept parks."
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  • Aganderson1
    "It has beautiful parks, friendly people, a variety of activities, and schools that will help your child be successful."
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  • Pamcrovedi
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "They have festival that you can enjoy as a family. When I lived in Bartlett I used to bring our children here."
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  • Tim K.
    "It’s a great place to live and own a business. I’ve raised my children here. And they love St. Charles as home!"
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  • Jodi M.
    "There are festivals and multiple family events throughout the year. Scarecrow Fest is my favorite!! The bike paths and parks are also amazing. "
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  • Jacqi F.
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "great access to downtown st. charlres as well as shopping, busses and trains. great quiet neighborhoods, parks and schools."
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  • Aenchilada
    Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles
    "Easy to get to work since I work in downtown Geneva. The train in Geneva is an hour or so ride into Chicago "
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  • TRE_MAR
    "They love the openness of the area and the many areas in which to walk their dogs. Along with meeting other dogs in the neighborhood friendly area."
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  • Jdladeur
    "This is a great place to raise a family. Good schools, friendly neighborhoods, overall very calm environment. Downtown is fun to walk around in as well as the surrounding historic homes by the river. Love living here."
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  • Mnoeth1704
    "Quiet working class neighborhood except for Barking dogs! Few kids, most homeowners take good care of their yards, managers, technicians, teachers and retired folks."
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  • Renee K.
    "it's got that small town charm. downtown is beautiful and many places to shop and dine. people for the most part are cordial and quiet. great place to raise kids. be prepared to spend money here though."
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  • Steven N.
    "When you are out walking your dog, everyone waves, it's the same when you are home. People are very friendly. "
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  • Kim P.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. I couldn’t imagine myself living anywhere else. Saint Charles is a great place to live and grow up in. "
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  • Heidi R.
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "Dogs are mostly friendly, but no one picks up their dog poop. Kids will run up and bark at your dog so if you don’t have a friendly dog just be aware that the children have no manners"
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  • Deanna H.
    "Traffic can get a bit heavy, down town is a real struggle during rush hour. But once you figure out the alternate routes, it's not too bad. "
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  • Julie
    "My neighborhood is friendly and very kid and dog friendly. It is also convenient to downtown Geneva and St Charles. "
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  • Ronna2194
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "you see people walking their dogs all the time. they have doggie stations and are strict on picking up after your dog. may have more than 1 dog in the household."
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  • Ronna2194
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "it has its pro's and con's. there really is not much else to say besides, you pay way more for what you are getting around here..and... with what is considered acceptable for the cost of living around here."
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  • Mvcarlson
    "Great area neighbors look out for one another. Quiet and very friendly plus close to the river and downtown"
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  • Lynnetteiboyd
    West Gateway, Saint Charles
    "my neighborhood has a nice walking path so I can walk my dog at all times of the day or night don't really get bothered not a lot of crime that I know of"
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  • Julie
    "Our neighborhood is very dog friendly and most people have fenced in back yards. Most houses in our neighborhood have dogs. "
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  • Flanaganherself
    "Local. I work 20 minutes away, I take the train when I need to go downtown, and its easy to get to the station. "
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  • Julie
    "Wonderful neighborhood for families. Lots of kids, dogs, activities, etc... We can't imagine living anywhere else. "
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  • Klespo
    "There is public transportation available but It has to be arranged 24hours in advance. It will take you anywhere within the local community."
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  • Julie
    "We have lived in 3 different homes within St. Charles and we can't imagine living anywhere else. We love it here and everything it has to offer. "
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  • Casey m. d.
    "Plenty of parks and trails for walking dogs, Riverbend Community Park and Tekawatha Woods have paths, and Jon Duerr and 4-H pavilions just across Fox River walking bridge. Very beautiful and scenic."
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Average Rent Trends in Saint Charles, IL

Rent in Saint Charles, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,400
Jul 2025$2,283
Aug 2025$2,303
Sep 2025$2,400
Oct 2025$2,400
Nov 2025$2,250
Dec 2025$2,400
Jan 2026$2,203
Feb 2026$2,192
Mar 2026$2,495
Apr 2026$2,011
May 2026$1,933
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,798$2,000$3,000$3,200$2,100
Townhomes—$2,700$3,100$3,995$2,700
Apartments and Condos$1,642$1,800$2,495—$1,800
Houses—$2,400$3,000$3,200$3,150
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Saint Charles, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Saint Charles, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Saint Charles, IL is $1,879 per month. This is about 3% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Saint Charles, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Saint Charles, IL is $3,150 per month. This is about 63% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Saint Charles, IL?
    The average rent of a townhome in Saint Charles, IL is $2,700 per month. This is about 40% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Saint Charles, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Saint Charles, IL was lowest in May 2025 when it was $2,145 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Saint Charles, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Saint Charles, IL was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Saint Charles, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Saint Charles, IL is $1,798 per month. That is about $193 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Saint Charles, IL?
    There are 27 available rental listings in Saint Charles, IL.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Saint Charles, IL?
    Some neighborhoods in Saint Charles, IL include: West Gateway, East Gateway, Downtown St. Charles.
  • What are some zip codes in Saint Charles, IL?
    Saint Charles, IL includes zip codes such as: 60174, 60175.
  • What are some cities near Saint Charles, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: South Elgin, Wayne, Geneva, Campton Hills, Batavia. These cities may have more rental options to explore.