Average Rent in ST Charles IL
1 apartment buildings, 2 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,760/mo
Cheapest
$1,745/mo
Properties
1
Units
2
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in ST Charles IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Price per Square Foot
ST Charles IL Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Pointe Apartments 1820 Wessel Ct, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA | $1,745 | $1,760 | $2.07 | 4.2 | 2 |
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ST Charles IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in ST Charles IL is $1,760 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,745 at Prairie Pointe Apartments to $1,745 at Prairie Pointe Apartments.
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,760/mo. At the local median household income of $115,350, that works out to 18% 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 2% below 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
$70,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,760/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,745/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in ST Charles IL is $115,350 , about 37% 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) | $1,760 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,381/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 | $3,113 | +77% | 24 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,889 | +7% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,126 | +21% | 12 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,235 | -30% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,110 | -37% | 11 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,998 | +14% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ST Charles IL?
The average rent in ST Charles IL is $1,760 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in ST Charles IL?
The lowest available rent in ST Charles IL starts at $1,745 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in ST Charles IL?
2-bedroom apartments in ST Charles IL average $1,760/mo. Units start from $1,745/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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