Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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1654 Ishnala Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1654 Ishnala Dr

1654 Ishnala DrNaperville, IL 60565

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Shorewood Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Commons

305 Lakeview CirBolingbrook, IL 60440
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Villages of Greene Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages of Greene Valley

3211 Fox StWoodridge, IL 60517
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Apartments priced from $1,615. Villages of Greene Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,615
Villages of Greene ValleyA2BR,1BA$1,685
The Reserve on WashingtonA41BR,1BA$1,690
Woodland Ridge ApartmentsLILY1BR,1BA$1,699
AMLI at Seven BridgesSt. Andrews1BR,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IL

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.21 price per square foot Ripple Model at The Retreat at Seven Bridges in the in the Green Trails neighborhood starting from $3,097. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2 BED / 2.0 BATH, 1,026 SQ FT BPC RENOVATED Model at Quail Ridge Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the University Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at Seven BridgesRipple3BR,2BA$2.21
Quail Ridge Apartments2 BED / 2.0 BATH, 1,026 SQ FT BPC RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.94
The Reserve on WashingtonA31BR,1BA$1.94
Villages of Greene ValleyA2BR,1BA$1.87
Thornberry Woods Apartment HomesA1-Cedar-Chestnut1BR,1BA$2.40
Edgewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2.16
The Meadows at River RunA21BR,1BA$2.37
AMLI at Seven BridgesSt. Andrews1BR,1BA$2.57
Woodland Ridge ApartmentsLILY1BR,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Naperville, IL

Ranked #38

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,615 at Edgewood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $1,685 at Villages of Greene Valley.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows at River Run and starts from $2,358.

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