Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $900 (30 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
Corporate Housing

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Centennial South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centennial South

900 Centennial DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
Senior Living

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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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Dryden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,425
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,537
Mount Prospect Greens1x1BP - Partial Renovated Arlington1BR,1BA$1,549
Huntington Square1A1BR,1BA$1,600
Centennial SouthSouth1BR,1BA$1,694
4 North Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
20WestS1Studio,1BA$2,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL

As of May 20, 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 1002 E Callero Cir Model at 1002 E Callero Cir, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lions Park Row3183BR,2.5BA$2.56
1002 E Callero Cir, Unit 21002 E Callero Cir3BR,1.5BA$1.93
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$2.01
Orion ParkViewRandolph - Renovated2BR,1BA$2.29
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
4 North Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.99
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated1BR,1BA$2.19
Huntington Square1A1BR,1BA$2.54
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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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 20West listed at $2,074.

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 $1,555 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 Lions Park Row and starts from $4,295.

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