
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,100 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Naperville area of Naperville.


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Windscape of Naperville Apartments

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131 S Washington St, Unit 1

Iroquois Club

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227 N Brainard St, Unit 4

Views of Naperville

The Ponds of Naperville

Grand Reserve of Naperville
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803 Corday at Naperville

Arbors of Brookdale

One Nineteen on Main

5th Avenue Station

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McDowell Point 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

129-133 W Franklin Ave

Maple Park

Olympus Gardens Condominiums
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1200 Whispering Hills Ct

1353 Crab Apple Ct

The Vantage Naperville

Douglas Avenue Apartments

1491-1493 Georgia Ct.

632 N Center St

1049 W Ogden Ave

1516 W Jefferson Ave
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1486 W Jefferson Ave

353 S Whispering Hills Dr

656 Beaver Ct

1417 Queensgreen Cir

986 West Ct

1216 Tennyson Ln

138-152 N Huffman St

The Washington
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1235 S Whispering Hills Dr

629 Dana Ct
Downtown Naperville, Naperville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Naperville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown Naperville Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,689 | $2,225 |
| Downtown Naperville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,630 | $3,219 |
| Downtown Naperville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,620 | $4,020 |
| Downtown Naperville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,564 | $2,995 | $6,064 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood of Naperville, IL.
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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 $1,689. Views of Naperville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here are the most affordable Downtown Naperville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Iroquois Club | Studio Floor Plan S1R | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
| Views of Naperville | 1x1 Scene Superior | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| The Ponds of Naperville | Naper | 1BR,1BA | $1,731 |
| Arbors of Brookdale | Ashwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 803 Corday at Naperville | Warhol | 2BR,2BA | $2,248 |
| 129-133 W Franklin Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| McDowell Point 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $2,448 |
| Grand Reserve of Naperville | Premium Single-Level + Attached Garage B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Naperville, IL
As of July 12, 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 B3 Model at Grand Reserve of Naperville starting at $2,875 with a $2.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 345-363 W Bauer Rd | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.50 |
| Grand Reserve of Naperville | Premium Single-Level + Attached Garage B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 803 Corday at Naperville | Warhol | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 129-133 W Franklin Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 227 N Brainard St, Unit 4 | 227 N Brainard St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Arbors of Brookdale | Ashwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Views of Naperville | 1x1 Scene Superior | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Ponds of Naperville | Naper | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Iroquois Club | Studio Floor Plan S1R | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| 131 S Washington St, Unit 1 | 131 S Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Naperville, Naperville, IL
Ranked #31
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Naperville Apartment is $1,715 at Views of 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 $1,815 at Views of Naperville.
What is the most affordable Downtown Naperville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Naperville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McDowell Point 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes and starts from $4,265.
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