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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDowell Forest Preserve?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McDowell Forest Preserve Studio Apartments | $1,891 | $1,572 | $2,733 |
McDowell Forest Preserve 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,245 | $3,908 |
McDowell Forest Preserve 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,489 | $4,978 |
McDowell Forest Preserve 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $2,800 | $6,256 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McDowell Forest Preserve, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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:
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Autumn Run Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Country Wood Apartment Homes | 2/1-60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Windscape of Naperville Apartments | The Westmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
Orion 59 | Nichols | 1BR,1BA | $1,541 |
Fifteen 98 Naperville | Ronan | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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500 Station Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.22 |
Brookdale Lakes | Ohio | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Whispering Trails Apartments | wt_2b2b | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Arden Luxury Apartments and Townhomes | 1B-2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Fairways of Naperville | 2B1B-G | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Autumn Run Apartments | 2bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Railway Plaza | Zephyr | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Country Wood Apartment Homes | 2/1-60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
TGM McDowell Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Orion 59 | Nichols | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcdowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Naperville, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mcdowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL
Naperville North High School
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Best Local Schools in Mcdowell Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL
Naperville North High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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