Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Naperville Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,700 (13 Rentals)

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986 West Ct

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Ponds of Naperville priced from $1,678. Windscape of Naperville Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,681. Here are the most affordable Downtown Naperville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$1,678
Windscape of Naperville ApartmentsThe Clarendon1BR,1BA$1,681
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio,1BA$1,689
803 Corday at NapervilleCalder1BR,1BA$1,754
Views of Naperville2x2 Vista Upgrade2BR,2BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Naperville, IL

As of August 26, 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 Henri Model at The Claire at Naperville starting at $4,495 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the South Wheaton 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
The Claire at NapervilleHenri3BR,2.5BA$2.56
Grand Reserve of NapervillePremium Two-Story + Attached Garage B22BR,2BA$2.48
Arbors of BrookdaleLaurelwood2BR,2BA$2.36
Views of Naperville2x1 Image Superior2BR,1BA$1.81
129-133 W Franklin Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$2.10
803 Corday at NapervilleCalder1BR,1BA$2.42
1141 Iroquois Ave, Unit 2171141 Iroquois Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
Iroquois ClubStudio Floor Plan S1RStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Naperville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Naperville?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Naperville, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,461 to $4,895. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Naperville ranging from $1,700 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Naperville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Naperville ranges from $1,700 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,166.

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