Reserve at Prairie Centre
2049 Marlowe Blvd,
Saint Charles, IL 60174
$1,678 - $2,599
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Saint Charles, IL
What is the average rent in Saint Charles, IL?
$1,844/month
Average Rent
800 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Saint Charles, IL is $1,844 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,623/month, which means Saint Charles rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Saint Charles, you can expect to pay about $1,890 per month for a studio, $1,844 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,286 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,132 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Saint Charles, IL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $70 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Charles?
Based on current rent prices, Fox River Valley is the most affordable neighborhood in Saint Charles.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Charles?
Based on current rent prices, Fox River Valley is the most expensive neighborhood in Saint Charles.
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Which Saint Charles neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Saint Charles with the most apartments available is Fox River Valley .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Charles, IL?
Because the average rent in Saint Charles is $1,844, you’ll want to make about $6,146 per month or $73,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Saint Charles, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Saint Charles, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,657/month
$1,657/month
One Bedroom
$1,664/month
$1,664/month
Two Bedroom
$2,059/month
$2,059/month
Three Bedroom
$2,694/month
$2,694/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.