Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
St. Charles, IL

Median rent

Median rent in St Charles

$2,275/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Charles is $2,275 per month as of November 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Charles

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Charles rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in St. Charles, IL

Average rent prices in St Charles have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 St. Charles, IL

Rent prices in St Charles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Charles is $2,075, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in St Charles run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,219.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

13%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,600

16%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,225

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,900

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in St. Charles, IL.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,075

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

104%

Houses

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Charles, IL, 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 St Charles, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in St Charles and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

St Charles

Median rent price$2,275
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,662
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Charles, IL is 15% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in St. Charles, IL

115 N 5th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Charles

In town St. Charles, vintage

115 N 5th St #2, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
514 State St #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Charles

Fresh Old and Charming updated

514 State St #LOWER, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1820 Wessel Ct - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1820 Wessel Ct

1820 Wessel Ct, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1320 Brook St #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

1320 Brook St #H, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4019 Faith Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

4019 Faith Ln, St Charles, IL 60174

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
318 Basin Ct - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

318 Basin Ct, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3940 - 4515 Marlowe, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8

Very good

3940 - 4515 Marlowe, LLC

2049 Marlowe Blvd, St Charles, IL 60174

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,889–$2,369

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3940 - 4515 Marlowe, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8

Very good

3940 - 4515 Marlowe, LLC

2049 Marlowe Blvd, St Charles, IL 60174

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,889–$2,369

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Prairie Winds Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

18h ago

8.4

Very good

Prairie Winds Apartments

2600 Prairie Winds Dr, St Charles, IL 60174

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,229–$4,120

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Fox Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Fox Run Apartments

145 Walnut Dr, St Charles, IL 60174

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,625–$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1820 Wessel Ct - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1820 Wessel Ct

1820 Wessel Ct, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
277 Grand Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

277 Grand Ridge Rd, St Charles, IL 60175

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7N234 Barb Hill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

7N234 Barb Hill Dr, St Charles, IL 60175

4 beds

3 baths

$5,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1330 Brook St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

1330 Brook St #F, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1340 Brook St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

1340 Brook St #E, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Fox Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Fox Run Apartments

145 Walnut Dr, St Charles, IL 60174

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1820 Wessel Ct - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1820 Wessel Ct

1820 Wessel Ct, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
277 Grand Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Charles

Residential Lease, St. Charles, IL

277 Grand Ridge Rd, St Charles, IL 60175

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
514 State St #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Charles

Fresh Old and Charming updated

514 State St #LOWER, St Charles, IL 60174

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for St. Charles, IL

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

How much is rent in St Charles?

The average rent in St Charles is $2,275 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Charles?

Average rent prices in St Charles have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does St Charles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Charles is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in St Charles, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).