Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Forest Preserve Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $700 (30 Rentals)

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748 Inland Cir
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748 Inland Cir

748 Inland CirNaperville, IL 60563
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1353 Crab Apple Ct
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1353 Crab Apple Ct

1353 Crab Apple CtNaperville, IL 60540
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Orion 59
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Orion 59

30W041 Flamenco CtNaperville, IL 60563
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1491-1493 Georgia Ct.
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1491-1493 Georgia Ct.

1491 Georgia CtNaperville, IL 60540
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McDowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDowell Forest Preserve Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDowell Forest Preserve area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Run Apartments priced from $1,400. The Emery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,501. Here are the most affordable McDowell Forest Preserve apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
The EmeryS3Studio,1BA$1,501
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b1b2BR,1BA$1,510
Orion 59Centennial Renovated1BR,1BA$1,512
Windscape of Naperville ApartmentsThe Clarendon1BR,1BA$1,583
Fifteen98Ellicott1BR,1BA$1,584
Country Wood Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,603
Fairways of Naperville1B1B-G1BR,1BA$1,667
Brookdale LakesSuperior1BR,1BA$1,695
500 StationA11BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Forest Preserve, IL

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell Forest Preserve area is the $1.85 price per square foot C3 Model at Metro 59 Apartments in the in the Brookdale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value McDowell Forest Preserve apartment is the Forestwood Model at Arbors of Brookdale starting at $2,600 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDowell Forest Preserve apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 59 ApartmentsC32BR,2BA$1.85
Arbors of BrookdaleForestwood3BR,2BA$2.14
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.80
Fairways of Naperville2B1B-G2BR,1BA$2.07
Railway PlazaZephyr1BR,1BA$2.16
Views of Naperville1x1 Scene Superior1BR,1BA$2.08
Country Wood Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
TGM McDowell PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.06
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Orion 59Centennial Renovated1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcdowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Chicago, IL. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the McDowell Forest Preserve Neighborhood in Naperville, IL

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDowell Forest Preserve Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve is at The Emery listed at $1,501.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Forest Preserve Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Forest Preserve Apartment is $1,400 at Autumn Run Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McDowell Forest Preserve Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve is starting from $1,510 at Whispering Trails Apartments.

What is the most affordable McDowell Forest Preserve Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McDowell Forest Preserve Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbors of Brookdale and starts from $2,600.

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