Average Rent in St Charles, IL
What is the average rent in St Charles, IL?
The average listed apartment rent in St Charles, IL is $2,024 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 22 priced apartments in 2 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
2 apartment buildings, 22 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in St Charles, ILAvg Rent
$2,024/mo
median $1,780
market average
Cheapest
$1,642/mo
Springs at St. Charles
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
22
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
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St Charles, IL Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Springs at St. Charles
405 Smith Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
Prairie Pointe Apartments
1820 Wessel Ct, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springs at St. Charles 405 Smith Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA | $1,642 | $2,081 | $2.17/ft² | 4.5 (63) | 18 |
| 2 | Prairie Pointe Apartments 1820 Wessel Ct, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA | $1,750 | $1,765 | $2.08/ft² | 4.2 (125) | 4 |
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St Charles, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in St Charles, IL is $2,024 per month, based on 22 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,642 at Springs at St. Charles to $2,732 at Springs at St. Charles.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,664/mo | $1,642/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,799/mo | $1,740/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $2,241/mo | $1,750/mo | 10 |
| 3 Bed | $2,725/mo | $2,725/mo | 1 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in St Charles, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in St Charles, IL averages $1,799/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $2,241/mo. At the local median household income of $115,350, that works out to 21% 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 13% 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
$81,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,024/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,642/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Median household income in St Charles, IL is $115,350 , about 19% 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) | $2,024 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,645/mo |
Population
32,733
Median household income
$115,350
Census median rent
$1,788/mo
Census rent burden
33.1%
Median age
41.6
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
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
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
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 | $3,104 | +53% | 36 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,095 | +4% | 15 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,345 | +16% | 13 |
| Naperville, IL | $2,433 | +20% | 12 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,330 | -34% | 12 |
| Evanston, IL | $3,269 | +62% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Charles, IL?
The average listed apartment rent in St Charles, IL is $2,024 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 22 priced apartments in 2 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in St Charles, IL?
The median asking rent in St Charles, IL is $1,780 per month, computed from 22 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,024/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Charles, IL?
The lowest available rent in St Charles, IL starts at $1,642 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Charles, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in St Charles, IL average $1,799/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,740/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Charles, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in St Charles, IL average $2,241/mo. Units start from $1,750/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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