Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Victoria Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Hills

1854 S Phillip DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Mansard Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansard Lane Apartments

1713-1725 W Mansard LnMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Windsor Courts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Courts

519 Dempster StMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Brownstone Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone Court

1474-1484 S Brownstone CtMount Prospect, IL 60056
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637 W Pickwick Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

637 W Pickwick Ct

637 W Pickwick CtMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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Des Plaines Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Des Plaines Apartments

510-570 E Seegers RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Shady Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Way

920 E Shady WayArlington Heights, IL 60005
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919 S McKinley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

919 S McKinley Ave

919 S McKinley AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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1376 Brown
1 Bedroom Apartments

1376 Brown

1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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214-222 S Pine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214-222 S Pine Ave

214-222 S Pine AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Dryden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005

Mount Prospect, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Mount Prospect Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Prospect, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Des Plaines South in the Lions Park neighborhood priced from $1,295. Dryden Apartments in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Prospect apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew Des Plaines SouthDes Plaines South - Efficiency 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Dryden ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,362
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,418
Mount Prospect Greens1x1BR - Renovated Arlington1BR,1BA$1,431
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
ReNew Des Plaines NorthDes Plaines North - 1x11BR,1BA$1,510
Orion ProspectKenwood1BR,1BA$1,522
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1,533

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Prospect area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mount Prospect apartment is the unit 4 Model at 16 W Busse Ave starting at $1,595 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Westgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Prospect apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.48
16 W Busse Aveunit 41BR,1BA$1.45
Mount Prospect Greens2x1.5BR - Renovated Palatine2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.68
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.92
The ElementElm2BR,1BA$1.85
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1.95
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.63
Ashton Arlington Heights1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.93

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Mount Prospect Overview

The city of Mount Prospect is a popular suburb of Chicago with a population of near 55,000 people. Many of those residents love the area's urban feel and the multiple entertainment options offered all throughout town. The community is made up of young professionals who are looking for a quality school system for their young children. Most choose to live in an apartment first in order to save money then purchase a home later. 

Why live in Mount Prospect, IL?

Mount Prospect is a suburb of Chicago that has a growing population each year. It offers residents an urban surburban lifestyle that has plenty of entertainment options in the downtown area. The school system offered is one of the best in the United States today as the majority of the students are award-winning recipients of educational competitions offered by the state of Illinois. This gives a children a remarkable avenue to continuing their education at a higher level. Plus, Mount Prospect is an ideal location to raise an active family as the area is home to multiple outdoor parks. 

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Getting Around Mount Prospect, IL

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Prospect Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Prospect?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Prospect is at 4 North Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Prospect Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Prospect Apartment is $1,295 at ReNew Des Plaines South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Prospect Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Prospect is starting from $1,569 at The Eclipse at 1450.

What is the most affordable Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ReNew Des Plaines North and starts from $2,120.

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