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Orion Prospect
$1,359 - $3,387

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Base Rent$1,359 - $3,387
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Centennial North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centennial North

900 E Ardyce LnMount Prospect, IL 60056
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property at 1384 Brown St
$1,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1384 Brown St

Des PlainesIL60016
property at 2210 S Goebbert Rd
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2210 S Goebbert Rd, Unit 431

2210 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 870 E Old Willow Rd
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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870 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 249

870 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 18 E Old Willow Rd
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
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18 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 504

18 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070

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property at 940 E Old Willow Rd
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695
Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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940 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 211

940 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 1415 E Central Rd
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795
Total Monthly Price$1,795
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1415 E Central Rd, Unit Dana Point

1415 E Central Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 475 Plum Creek Dr
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
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475 Plum Creek Dr, Unit 107

475 Plum Creek Dr
WheelingIL60090
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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 Orion Prospect in the Bristol Park neighborhood priced from $1,359. The Element in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Prospect apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ProspectKenwood1BR,1BA$1,359
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood B Select LTD1BR,1BA$1,395
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$1,418
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Prospect area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mount Prospect apartment is the 700 Mill Cir Model at 700 Mill Cir, Unit River Mill Crossing starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Milwaukee Avenue 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$1.60
700 Mill Cir, Unit River Mill Crossing700 Mill Cir2BR,2BA$1.67
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.87
404 Inland Dr, Unit 2B404 Inland Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
911 E Miner St, Unit 9911 E Miner St2BR,1BA$1.85
214-222 S Pine Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.80
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
437 Graceland Ave, Unit 1S437 Graceland Ave1BR,1BA$1.76
488 E 5th Ct488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
930 E Shady Way, Unit 9930 E Shady Way1BR,1BA$1.85

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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 Dunton Tower Apartments listed at $1,923.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Prospect Apartment is $1,359 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 $1,570 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 Residences at Arlington Heights and starts from $2,160.

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