Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cress Creek Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,200 (47 Rentals)

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227 N Brainard St, Unit 4
$1,700
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227 N Brainard St, Unit 4

227 N Brainard StNaperville, IL 60540
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131 S Washington St, Unit 1
$1,759
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131 S Washington St, Unit 1

131 S Washington StNaperville, IL 60540
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1353 Crab Apple Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1353 Crab Apple Ct

1353 Crab Apple CtNaperville, IL 60540
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1491-1493 Georgia Ct.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1491-1493 Georgia Ct.

1491 Georgia CtNaperville, IL 60540
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The Washington
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The Washington

720 N Washington StNaperville, IL 60563
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The Emery
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$1,794 - $6,007
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The Emery

28262 Diehl RdWarrenville, IL 60555
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Cress Creek, Naperville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cress Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cress Creek area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at TGM McDowell Place priced from $1,749. The Emery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,794. Here are the most affordable Cress Creek apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
TGM McDowell PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,749
The EmeryS3Studio,1BA$1,794
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1,800
Iroquois Club1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1R1BR,1BA$1,843
Domain CityGateS2Studio,1BA$1,847
Views of Naperville2x1 Image Superior2BR,1BA$1,895
One Nineteen on MainJulian1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cress Creek, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cress Creek area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 345-363 W Bauer Rd in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Cress Creek apartment is the 3B-1 Model at Arden of Warrenville starting at $3,699 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the South Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cress Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
345-363 W Bauer Rd3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.50
Arden of Warrenville3B-13BR,2BA$2.54
Views of Naperville2x2 Prospective Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.78
Iroquois Club2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2R2BR,2BA$2.02
129-133 W Franklin Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Arbors of BrookdaleBirchwood2BR,1BA$2.45
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.89
227 N Brainard St, Unit 4227 N Brainard St2BR,1.5BA$1.89
616 Windham Ln, Unit Basement616 Windham Ln1BR,1BA$2.37
TGM McDowell PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.19

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Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Chicago, IL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cress Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cress Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cress Creek is at The Emery listed at $1,794.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cress Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cress Creek Apartment is $1,749 at TGM McDowell Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cress Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cress Creek is starting from $1,800 at Whispering Trails Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cress Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cress Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arden of Warrenville and starts from $3,699.

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