Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $1,965 at Brookdale Lakes and $1,691 at Fairways of Naperville — Fairways of Naperville is the cheaper entry point. Brookdale Lakes lists 14 homes (13 available now); Fairways of Naperville lists 10 (9 available now). Brookdale Lakes charges a one-time pet fee of $350–$370 plus pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet. Fairways of Naperville charges a $70–$75 application fee and a $300 one-time pet fee plus $35/mo pet rent.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville are both professionally managed buildings in Naperville — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Brookdale Lakes | 4 | 3 | $1,965 | $1,965–$2,205 | $2,081 | 787–860 |
| Fairways of Naperville | 4 | 4 | $1,691 | $1,691–$1,800 | $1,743 | 696 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Brookdale Lakes | 10 | 10 | $2,490 | $2,490–$2,570 | $2,533 | 1,035–1,070 |
| Fairways of Naperville | 6 | 5 | $2,013 | $2,013–$2,155 | $2,066 | 888–944 |
The buildings side by side
| Brookdale Lakes | Fairways of Naperville | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1812 Gowdey Rd, Naperville, IL, Chicago | 970 Fairway Dr, Naperville, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Naperville | Naperville |
| Homes listed | 14 | 10 |
| Available now | 13 | 9 |
| Current special | Reduced rates on select apartment homes — limited-time move-in special | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; limit of two pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $70–$75. Pet fee $300 one-time + $35/mo pet rent, pet limit 2. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | — |
| Pets | — | — |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Route 59 — BNSF Railway Line | 🚇 Metra: Route 59 — BNSF Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 47 / 31 / 55 | 38 / 32 / 45 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Brookdale Lakes or Fairways of Naperville?
One-bedrooms start at $1,965 at Brookdale Lakes (4 homes, averaging $2,081) and $1,691 at Fairways of Naperville (4 homes, averaging $1,743), so Fairways of Naperville has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Brookdale Lakes or Fairways of Naperville?
Two-bedrooms start at $2,490 at Brookdale Lakes and $2,013 at Fairways of Naperville; Fairways of Naperville starts lower. Averages: $2,533 at Brookdale Lakes, $2,066 at Fairways of Naperville.
How many homes are available now at Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville?
Brookdale Lakes has 13 of its 14 listed homes available now; Fairways of Naperville has 9 of 10. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville running?
Brookdale Lakes: Reduced rates on select apartment homes — limited-time move-in special. Fairways of Naperville: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville?
Brookdale Lakes: Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; limit of two pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) Fairways of Naperville: Application fee $70–$75. Pet fee $300 one-time + $35/mo pet rent, pet limit 2. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are Brookdale Lakes and Fairways of Naperville located?
Both buildings are in Naperville, Chicago: Brookdale Lakes at 1812 Gowdey Rd, Naperville, IL and Fairways of Naperville at 970 Fairway Dr, Naperville, IL.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.