
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
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Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Mount Prospect?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mount Prospect 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,067 | $1,550 | $2,600 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,655 | $2,400 | $5,700 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,963 | $3,900 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Mount Prospect Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mount Prospect area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Element priced from $1,489. 16 W Busse Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Element | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
16 W Busse Ave | unit 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,507 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $1.88 price per square foot Sheridan Model at Orion Arlington Lakes in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $2,237. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the unit 4 Model at 16 W Busse Ave starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Westgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mount Prospect apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Orion Arlington Lakes | Sheridan | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
16 W Busse Ave | unit 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Central Park East | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Orion ParkView | Monroe - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
ReNew Des Plaines North | Des Plaines North - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
The Element | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Huntington Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Residences at Arlington Heights | The Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mount Prospect
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mount Prospect?
There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $6,115. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mount Prospect ranging from $1,300 to $5,700.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Mount Prospect?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Mount Prospect ranges from $1,300 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,823.
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