Average rent in St. Charles, Chicago
The median asking rent in St. Charles is $2,289 a month and the average is $2,210, based on 33 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,925 for a 1 bedroom, $2,369 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 17% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
St. Charles rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,678 | $1,678 | $1,678–$1,678 | 537 | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,925 | $1,977 | $1,759–$2,315 | 791 | 14 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,369 | $2,380 | $2,209–$2,756 | 1,150 | 17 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,099 | $3,099 | $3,099–$3,099 | 1,452 | 1 |
| All sizes | $2,289 | $2,210 | 33 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How St. Charles compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | $2,289 | $1,678 | $1,925 | $2,369 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in St. Charles?
The median asking rent in St. Charles is $2,289 a month and the average is $2,210, based on 33 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,925 for a 1 bedroom, $2,369 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in St. Charles?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in St. Charles is $1,925 a month, ranging from $1,759 to $2,315 across 14 available units, with an average size of 791 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in St. Charles?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in St. Charles is $2,369 a month, ranging from $2,209 to $2,756 across 17 available units, with an average size of 1,150 square feet.
Is St. Charles more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in St. Charles is $2,289. That is 17% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.