Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Charles, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Saint Charles

$1,838/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint Charles is $1,838 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $111 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint Charles

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint Charles rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Saint Charles, MO

Average rent prices in Saint Charles have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Saint Charles, MO

Rent prices in Saint Charles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saint Charles is $1,486, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Charles run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,120

2%

62%

1 bedroom

$1,247

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,545

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,295

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,850

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint Charles, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Saint Charles, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Saint Charles and Ballwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saint Charles

Median rent price$1,838
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint Charles, MO is 23% lower than the median rent in Ballwin, MO.

Discover rentals in Saint Charles, MO

3433 Ipswich Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Saint Charles

3 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Jun 13

Courtland Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Courtland Ridge

13 Bel Rae Court, Saint Charles, MO 63301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$950

Apartment for rent

Call

Amber Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Amber Terrace Apartments

1108 Powell St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

747 Cunningham Ave #LOT6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Condo for rent

Available May 20

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Frequently asked questions for Saint Charles, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Saint Charles rental market.

How much is rent in Saint Charles?

The average rent in Saint Charles is $1,838 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint Charles?

Average rent prices in Saint Charles have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Saint Charles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint Charles is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $111 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saint Charles?

To comfortably afford rent in Saint Charles, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saint Charles?

Saint Charles, MO rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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