Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Highlands Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $1,100 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available West Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Highlands area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserve on Washington priced from $1,610. Windscape of Naperville Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,647. Here are the most affordable West Highlands apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve on WashingtonA31BR,1BA$1,610
Windscape of Naperville ApartmentsThe Westmont1BR,1BA$1,647
The Ponds of NapervilleNaper1BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, IL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $2.33 price per square foot Premium Two-Story + Loft + Attached Garage B6 Model at Grand Reserve of Naperville in the in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood starting from $3,065. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the Laurelwood Model at Arbors of Brookdale starting at $2,675 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Reserve of NapervillePremium Two-Story + Loft + Attached Garage B62BR,2BA$2.33
Arbors of BrookdaleLaurelwood2BR,2BA$2.41
Quail Ridge Apartments2 BED / 2.0 BATH, 1,026 SQ FT BPC RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.85
129-133 W Franklin Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
The Ponds of NapervilleCentennial2BR,2BA$2.15
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.88
The Reserve on WashingtonA21BR,1BA$1.75
213 N Brainard St, Unit 2R213 N Brainard St2BR,1BA$2.00
Views of Naperville1x1 Scene Superior1BR,1BA$2.08
ReNew on NaperAlden1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Highlands, Naperville, IL

Ranked #30

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

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Highlands is at 5th Avenue Station listed at $2,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Highlands Apartment is $1,610 at The Reserve on Washington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Highlands is starting from $1,695 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

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