Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Forest Preserve Neighborhood of Naperville, IL from $700 (15 Rentals)

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748 Inland Cir
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748 Inland Cir

748 Inland CirNaperville, IL 60563
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McDowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McDowell Forest Preserve, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McDowell Forest Preserve, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McDowell Forest Preserve Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 $990. Country Wood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,410. 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$990
Country Wood Apartment Homes2/1-602BR,1BA$1,410
Windscape of Naperville ApartmentsThe Westmont1BR,1BA$1,478
Orion 59Nichols1BR,1BA$1,541
Fifteen 98 NapervilleRonan1BR,1BA$1,569

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Forest Preserve, IL

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell Forest Preserve area is the $2.22 price per square foot B1 Model at 500 Station Apartments in the in the East Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,396. The second greatest value McDowell Forest Preserve apartment is the Ohio Model at Brookdale Lakes starting at $2,387 with a $2.27 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.
500 Station ApartmentsB12BR,2.5BA$2.22
Brookdale LakesOhio2BR,2BA$2.27
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.85
Arden Luxury Apartments and Townhomes1B-21BR,1BA$2.25
Fairways of Naperville2B1B-G2BR,1BA$1.95
Autumn Run Apartments2bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Railway PlazaZephyr1BR,1BA$1.99
Country Wood Apartment Homes2/1-602BR,1BA$1.76
TGM McDowell PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.12
Orion 59Nichols1BR,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcdowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Naperville, IL 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 a cheap apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDowell Forest Preserve is under $1,699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve?

The cheapest apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve is Autumn Run Apartments which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve costs $3,049.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDowell Forest Preserve?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 125 regular apartments in McDowell Forest Preserve that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve?

Cheap apartments in McDowell Forest Preserve have an average cost of $104 which is $2,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDowell Forest Preserve.

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