Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Charles, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Saint Charles

$1,767/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint Charles is $1,767 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $142 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint Charles

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint Charles rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Charles run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,560.

Listings

Studio

$1,120

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,380

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,230

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

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$1,767
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint Charles, MO is 25% lower than the median rent in Ballwin, MO.

Discover rentals in Saint Charles, MO

Cunningham Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Cunningham Apartments

800 Cunningham Ave, Saint Charles, MO 63301

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Courtland Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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Amber Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

Amber Terrace Apartments

1108 Powell St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Villa Roma Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Villa Roma Apartments

901 Broadmoor Ln, Saint Charles, MO 63301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,767 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint Charles?

Average rent prices in Saint Charles have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Saint Charles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint Charles is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $142 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 $71,000/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?

January offers the best rental deals in Saint Charles, with rents running about 20% lower than July's peak summer prices.

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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