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Cheapest Available Prospect Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prospect Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Terrace Apartments in the North Northfield neighborhood priced from $1,425. Mandalane in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prospect Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$1,425
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$1,607
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,1BA$1,651
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1,694
GlenLake Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights apartment is the Dakota Model at Northgate Crossing of Wheeling starting at $2,575 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the McHenry Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.48
Northgate Crossing of WheelingDakota2BR,2BA$2.16
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Mallard LakeSuperior: Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.37
Arlington Club ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$2.43
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.03
Lake+House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Mandalane1D1BR,1BA$2.38
Hunt Club ApartmentsOak (1Bed G-R)1BR,1BA$2.50
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 11BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Prospect Heights?

There are currently 288 Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,766. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Prospect Heights ranging from $1,350 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Prospect Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Prospect Heights ranges from $1,350 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,127.

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