Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,100 (16 Rentals)

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Maple Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Park

1330 E Chicago AveNaperville, 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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Downtown Naperville, Naperville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Naperville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Naperville area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Iroquois Club priced from $1,570. Whispering Trails Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Naperville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio,1BA$1,570
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b1b2BR,1BA$1,625
The Vantage NapervilleWillow1BR,1BA$1,660
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$1,727
Views of Naperville2x1 Vision Superior2BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Naperville, IL

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Naperville area is the $2.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath (A Unit) Model at 320 N Ellsworth Street in the in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Downtown Naperville apartment is the Premium Two-Story + Attached Garage B2 Model at Grand Reserve of Naperville starting at $2,550 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Naperville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
320 N Ellsworth StreetTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (A Unit)2BR,2BA$2.58
Grand Reserve of NapervillePremium Two-Story + Attached Garage B22BR,2BA$2.29
5th Avenue StationA1-R2BR,1BA$2.44
One Nineteen on MainStevens2BR,2BA$2.52
The Ponds of NapervilleCentennial2BR,2BA$2.46
Views of Naperville2x1 Insight/Aspect Superior2BR,1BA$2.07
Windscape of Naperville ApartmentsThe Gatewood2BR,1BA$2.27
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b1b2BR,1BA$1.91
Arbors of BrookdaleAshwood1BR,1BA$2.43
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio ,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Naperville, Naperville, IL

Ranked #27

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Naperville, Naperville, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood in Naperville, IL

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Naperville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment is $1,660 at The Vantage Naperville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Naperville is starting from $1,625 at Whispering Trails Apartments.

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