Average Rent in St Charles, IL
2 apartment buildings, 16 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,135/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,210/mo
Prairie Pointe Apartments
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
16
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in St Charles, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
St Charles, IL Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Prairie Pointe Apartments
1820 Wessel Ct, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
Springs at St. Charles
405 Smith Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Pointe Apartments 1820 Wessel Ct, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1.65 | 4.2 (125) | 2 |
| 2 | Springs at St. Charles 405 Smith Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA | $1,687 | $2,228 | $2.35 | 4.5 (63) | 14 |
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St Charles, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Charles, IL is $2,135 per month, based on 16 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,210 at Prairie Pointe Apartments to $1,687 at Springs at St. Charles.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,160/mo | $1,210/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $1,750/mo | $1,750/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in St Charles, IL, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in St Charles, IL averages $2,135/mo. At the local median household income of $115,350, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in St Charles, IL at $1,788/mo. The current tracked market average runs 19% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in St Charles, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in St Charles, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,135/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,210/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in St Charles, IL is $115,350 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in St Charles, IL
Overall prices in St Charles, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by St Charles, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,135 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,756/mo |
Population
32,733
Median household income
$115,350
Census median rent
$1,788/mo
Rent as % of income
33.1%
Median age
41.6
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How St Charles, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs St Charles, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,725 | +28% | 26 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,181 | +2% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,152 | +1% | 12 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,357 | -36% | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,251 | -41% | 10 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,346 | -37% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Charles, IL?
The average rent in St Charles, IL is $2,135 per month, based on 16 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Charles, IL?
The lowest available rent in St Charles, IL starts at $1,210 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Charles, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in St Charles, IL average $1,750/mo. Units start from $1,750/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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