
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $900 (15 Rentals)
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Mount Prospect Greens
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The Element

1100 N Wheeling Rd
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Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mount Prospect?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mount Prospect Studio Apartments | $1,968 | $995 | $2,165 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,217 | $2,690 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,445 | $3,919 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $1,781 | $7,582 |
Downtown Mount Prospect 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,116 | $8,116 | $8,116 |
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There are currently 15 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 Orion ParkView priced from $1,452. The Element has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,457. 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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Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,452 |
The Element | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
Orion Arlington Lakes | Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AP - Partial Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $1.92 price per square foot 315 W Prospect Ave Model at 315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the Sheridan Model at Orion Arlington Lakes starting at $2,065 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Mount Prospect 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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315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1 | 315 W Prospect Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
Orion Arlington Lakes | Sheridan | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
HQ Residences | HQ-2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Buckingham | b1-buck | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Orion ParkView | Wells - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
The Element | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Huntington Square | 1A-218 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL
Lions Park Elementary School
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Getting Around the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood in Mount Prospect, IL
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mount Prospect Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mount Prospect?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mount Prospect is at 4 North Apartments listed at $1,875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mount Prospect Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mount Prospect Apartment is $1,466 at The Element.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mount Prospect Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mount Prospect is starting from $1,607 at The Eclipse at 1450.
What is the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mount Prospect Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Element and starts from $2,745.
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