
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $900 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mount Prospect area of Mount Prospect.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mount Prospect Studio Apartments | $2,013 | $1,730 | $2,160 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,309 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,450 | $3,700 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $1,781 | $5,747 |
| Downtown Mount Prospect 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,529 | $5,529 | $5,529 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 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 $1,350. The Eclipse at 1450 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,361. 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 | $1,350 |
| The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| Orion ParkView | Columbus | 2BR,1BA | $1,444 |
| The Element | 1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Mount Prospect Greens | 1x1BR - Renovated Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $1.88 price per square foot 603 S McKinley Ave Model at 603 S McKinley Ave, Unit 1n in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the 2x1A - Evanston Model at Mount Prospect Greens starting at $1,779 with a $1.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 S McKinley Ave, Unit 1n | 603 S McKinley Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1A - Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Central Park East | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 930 E Shady Way, Unit 2 | 930 E Shady Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Orion ParkView | Monroe - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Element | 1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Huntington Square | 1A-102 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL
Lions Park Elementary School
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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 $1,350 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 $1,444 at Orion ParkView.
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