Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $900 (16 Rentals)

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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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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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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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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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Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL Local Guide

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 $1,334. The Eclipse at 1450 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,334
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,360
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$1,504
Mount Prospect Greens1x1BR - Renovated Arlington1BR,1BA$1,569
Huntington Square1A-2171BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3 Bed A Model at 10 North Main in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $3,665. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the Sheridan - Renovated Model at Orion Arlington Lakes starting at $2,264 with a $1.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 North Main3 Bed A3BR,2BA$2.64
Orion Arlington LakesSheridan - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.90
Mount Prospect Greens2x1A - Evanston2BR,1BA$1.98
Orion ParkViewWells - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.69
Central Park EastA21BR,1BA$2.92
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.93
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$2.31
Huntington Square1A-2171BR,1BA$2.46
4 North ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,349 at Orion ParkView.

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 $1,577 at Orion ParkView.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.