Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL from $800 (70 Rentals)

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Orion Prospect
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$1,465 - $3,089
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Orion Prospect

475 W Enterprise DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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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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16 W Busse Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16 W Busse Ave

16 W Busse AveMount Prospect, IL 60056
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1709 W Victoria Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 W Victoria Dr

1709 W Victoria DrMount 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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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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Orion ParkView
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orion ParkView

1821 W Golf RdMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Centennial South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centennial South

900 Centennial DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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property at 1115 Holiday Ln

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

1115 Holiday Ln, Unit 15

1115 Holiday Ln
Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 922 E Old Willow Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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922 E Old Willow Rd

Prospect HeightsIL60070

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property at 1519 N Windsor Dr

$1,700

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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004
property at 509 N Dunton Ave

$1,825

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$1,825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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509 N Dunton Ave, Unit #6, 2nd Floor

509 N Dunton Ave
Arlington HeightsIL60004
property at 4400 W Lake Ave

$1,695 - $2,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

4400 W Lake Ave

GlenviewIL60026

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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 The Element in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood priced from $1,395. The Eclipse at 1450 in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Prospect apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Remodel1BR,1BA$1,395
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
Orion ProspectLogan1BR,1BA$1,465
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Arlington1BR,1BA$1,495
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,497
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1,499
Mount Prospect Greens1x1BP - Partial Renovated Arlington1BR,1BA$1,529
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Prospect area is the $1.46 price per square foot 744 Dempster St Model at 744 Dempster St, Unit B107 in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Mount Prospect apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the North Northfield 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.
744 Dempster St, Unit B107744 Dempster St2BR,1BA$1.46
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.56
931 Jonathon Ct, Unit River Trails931 Jonathon Ct2BR,2BA$1.84
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.99
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Perry Grove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1.78
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.99

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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. 

Mount Prospect, IL
Population: 54,198

Ranked #716

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,395 at The Element.

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 $1,550 at The Element.

What is the most affordable Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake+House Apartments and starts from $2,545.

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