Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL from $800 (29 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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Victoria Hills Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Hills Apartments

1707-1709 W Victoria DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Brownstone Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone Court

1474-1484 S Brownstone CtMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Windsor Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Courts

519 Dempster StMount 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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Orion ParkView
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orion ParkView

1821 W Golf RdMount 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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Shady Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Way

920 E Shady WayArlington Heights, IL 60005
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919 S McKinley Ave
1 to 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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Des Plaines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Des Plaines Apartments

510-570 E Seegers RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Dryden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Salem Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Lane Apartments

211 N Kaspar AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005

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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 Orion Prospect in the Bristol Park neighborhood priced from $1,336. Orion ParkView in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,361. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Prospect apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ProspectEdison1BR,1BA$1,336
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,361
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$1,441
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,450
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,471
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1,530
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,549
Ashton Arlington Heights1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Prospect area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at GlenLake Village in the in the Downtown Northbrook neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Mount Prospect apartment is the 315 W Prospect Ave Model at 315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Mount Prospect 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.
GlenLake Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.76
315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1315 W Prospect Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.92
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.52
490 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 490-F490 Pleasant Run Dr2BR,1BA$1.45
Orion Arlington LakesSheridan2BR,2BA$1.74
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.83
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.92
Mount Prospect Greens2x1.5AR - Renovated Lincoln2BR,1.5BA$1.85
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75

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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 Dunton Tower Apartments listed at $1,799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Prospect Apartment is $1,336 at Orion Prospect.

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 $1,364 at Orion ParkView.

What is the most affordable Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Arlington Heights and starts from $2,284.

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