Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $1,400 (6 Rentals)

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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 The Eclipse at 1450 priced from $1,452. Residences at Arlington Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,452
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$1,505
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $1.87 price per square foot 651 Beau Ct Model at 651 Beau Ct, Unit # 3 in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Orion Arlington Lakes starting at $1,978 with a $1.87 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.
651 Beau Ct, Unit # 3651 Beau Ct3BR,2BA$1.87
Orion Arlington LakesLincoln - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.87
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$2.15
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$2.14
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.63
Orion ParkViewLaSalle1BR,1BA$2.41
ReNew Des Plaines NorthDes Plaines North - 1x11BR,1BA$2.13
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$2.06
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$2.32
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mount Prospect

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mount Prospect?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $8,075. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mount Prospect ranging from $1,490 to $6,888.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Mount Prospect?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Mount Prospect ranges from $1,490 to $6,888 with an average monthly rent of $2,413.

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