Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,100 (29 Rentals)

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213 N Brainard St, Unit 1R
$1,400
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213 N Brainard St, Unit 1R

213 N Brainard StNaperville, IL 60540
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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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1491-1493 Georgia Ct.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1491-1493 Georgia Ct.

1491 Georgia CtNaperville, IL 60540
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The Washington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Washington

720 N Washington StNaperville, IL 60563
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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 $1,684. The Ponds of Naperville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Downtown Naperville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio,1BA$1,684
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$1,793
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1,835
803 Corday at NapervilleCalder1BR,1BA$1,883
Views of Naperville2x1 Image Superior2BR,1BA$1,895
One Nineteen on MainJulian1BR,1BA$1,995
5th Avenue StationE3-RStudio,1BA$2,175
Everleigh Naperville 62+ Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,266
Arbors of BrookdaleBirchwood2BR,1BA$2,300
129-133 W Franklin Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Naperville, IL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Naperville 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 Downtown Naperville apartment is the Premium Single-Level + Attached Garage B5 Model at Grand Reserve of Naperville starting at $2,975 with a $2.42 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.
345-363 W Bauer Rd3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.50
Grand Reserve of NapervillePremium Single-Level + Attached Garage B52BR,2BA$2.42
Views of Naperville2x2 Prospective Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.78
129-133 W Franklin Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Arbors of BrookdaleBirchwood2BR,1BA$2.42
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.93
McDowell Point 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$3.06
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$2.24
803 Corday at NapervilleCalder1BR,1BA$2.60
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Downtown Naperville, Naperville, IL

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Naperville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Naperville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Naperville is at Iroquois Club listed at $1,684.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment is $1,770 at Iroquois Club.

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 $1,835 at Whispering Trails Apartments.

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