
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $900 (38 Rentals)
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The Element

Mount Prospect Greens

1100 N Wheeling Rd, Unit A3

1100 N Wheeling Rd

1100 N Wheeling Rd, Unit 2A

Huntington Square

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20West

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The Dawson

HQ Residences Apartments

16 W Busse Ave

Windsor Courts

Brownstone Court

637 W Pickwick Ct

Orion ParkView

Centennial North

Centennial South
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701 W Central Rd

Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl

930 E Shady Way, Unit 9

488 E 5th Ct

4 North Apartments

920 Beau Dr

Central Park East

Shady Way

919 S McKinley Ave
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1214 E Northwest Highway

ReNew Des Plaines North

Dryden Apartments

15 N Dryden Pl

748 E 5th Ct

Des Plaines Apartments

Buckingham

1206 E Fairview St

615 E Golf Rd, Unit 2
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535 S Cleveland Ave

1415 E Central Rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mount Prospect Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $1,700 | $2,299 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,350 | $2,786 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $1,550 | $3,620 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $2,175 | $4,695 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,022 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 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 Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl priced from $1,295. The Eclipse at 1450 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Element | 1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
| Mount Prospect Greens | 1x1BP - Partial Renovated Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Huntington Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Centennial South | South | 1BR,1BA | $1,694 |
| 4 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 20West | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $2.56 price per square foot 318 Model at Lions Park Row in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the 2 Bed C Model at 10 North Main starting at $3,130 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Westgate 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Park Row | 318 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.56 |
| 10 North Main | 2 Bed C | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Buckingham | b6-buck | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Orion ParkView | Wells - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 488 E 5th Ct | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Element | 1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Select | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Huntington Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL
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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 $1,700.
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 $1,295 at Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl.
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 $1,570 at The Element.
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 10 North Main and starts from $3,665.
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