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Rental Market Trends in Saint Charles, IL

What is the average rent in Saint Charles, IL?

$1,925/month

Average Rent

796 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Saint Charles, IL is $1,925 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,636/month, making Saint Charles one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Charles, you can expect to pay about $1,842 per month for a studio, $1,925 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,293 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,868 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,842/month
675 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,925/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,293/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,868/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,455/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,920/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Saint Charles, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.5%, which averages out to $125 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saint Charles, IL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Charles, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Charles?

Based on current rent prices, Fox River Valley and Pheasant Run Trails" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Charles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox River Valley
$1,961/month
742 Sq Ft
Pheasant Run Trails
$2,146/month
813 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Charles?

Based on current rent prices, Pheasant Run Trails and Fox River Valley" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Charles.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pheasant Run Trails
$2,146/month
813 Sq Ft
Fox River Valley
$1,961/month
742 Sq Ft

Which Saint Charles neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saint Charles with the most apartments available are Fox River Valley and Pheasant Run Trails" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox River Valley
$1,961/month
742 Sq Ft
Pheasant Run Trails
$2,146/month
813 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Charles, IL?

Because the average rent in Saint Charles is $1,925, you’ll want to make about $6,416 per month or $76,992 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.

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Apartment Averages

Fox River Valley

Saint Charles, IL

Pheasant Run Trails

Saint Charles, IL

Studio
$1,617/month
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One Bedroom
$1,688/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,038/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,727/month
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Apartment communities in Saint Charles we think you'll love

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Reserve at Prairie Centre

2049 Marlowe Blvd,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,678 - $2,618

Prairie Winds Apartments

Prairie Winds Apartments

2600 Prairie Winds Dr,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

1-3 Beds | $2,218 - $3,513

Springs at St Charles

Springs at St Charles

405 Smith Rd,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,794 - $3,432

The Township at St. Charles

The Township at St. Charles

201 N Tyler Rd,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,674 - $2,745

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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