What is the average apartment size in Saint Charles?

The average size for a Saint Charles, IL apartment is 980 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Saint Charles?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Saint Charles is $2,009 per month, a 2.46% increase from last year’s average of $1,960.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Saint Charles?

In Saint Charles, studios rent for $1,607 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,849 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,009 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,788 per month

What is the average apartment size in Saint Charles?

The typical apartment in Saint Charles offers about 980 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Saint Charles?

Studio apartments in Saint Charles average 684 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 795 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,059 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,366 sq. ft.

Saint Charles, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Saint Charles?

The typical rent budget in Saint Charles ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Saint Charles?

In Saint Charles, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Saint Charles is $2,009, a 2.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,960.

Studio Apartments at $1,607 offer the most budget-friendly option with 684 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 795 square feet for $1,849, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,009 offer 1,059 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,366 sq ft) for $2,788, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Saint Charles, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,009	980 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,607	684 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,849	795 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,009	1,059 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,788	1,366 sq. ft.

Saint Charles, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Saint Charles, IL have increased by 2.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,960 to $2,009.

What's the typical rent budget in Saint Charles, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Saint Charles, IL (44%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Saint Charles, IL?

4,397 or 21% of the households in Saint Charles, IL are renter-occupied while 16,986 or 79% are owner-occupied.

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How Saint Charles Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Saint Charles	$2,009
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Schaumburg	$1,966
Lombard	$2,008
Lisle	$1,872
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,721
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,765
Warrenville, IL	$2,278
Carol Stream, IL	$1,648
Elgin, IL	$1,693
Wheaton, IL	$2,072
Barrington, IL	$2,683

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Saint Charles apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.