Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect Neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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11 W Prospect Ave

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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 $1,440. The Element has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,453. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mount Prospect apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,440
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$1,453
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,478
Mount Prospect Greens2x1.5BP - Partial Renovated Palatine2BR,1BA$1,629
Orion Arlington LakesLincoln1BR,1BA$1,664

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mount Prospect area is the $2.00 price per square foot 315 W Prospect Ave Model at 315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown Mount Prospect apartment is the Sheridan Model at Orion Arlington Lakes starting at $2,193 with a $1.84 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.
315 W Prospect Ave, Unit 1315 W Prospect Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.00
Orion Arlington LakesSheridan2BR,2BA$1.84
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$2.07
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$1.90
Orion ParkViewWells - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.84
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
Central Park EastA11BR,1BA$2.84
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$2.10
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$2.24
4 North ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL

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

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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 185 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mount Prospect, IL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $8,121. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mount Prospect ranging from $1,450 to $5,400.

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 $1,450 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,740.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Mount Prospect?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Mount Prospect range from $1,781 to $7,023, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,215 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,121.

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