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property at 2210 S Goebbert Rd
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2210 S Goebbert Rd, Unit 431

2210 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 18 E Old Willow Rd
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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18 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 504

18 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 870 E Old Willow Rd
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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870 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 249

870 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070

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property at 940 E Old Willow Rd
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

940 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 211

940 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 1415 E Central Rd
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1415 E Central Rd, Unit Dana Point

1415 E Central Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60005

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property at 475 Plum Creek Dr
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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475 Plum Creek Dr, Unit 107

475 Plum Creek Dr
WheelingIL60090
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property at 820 MCINTOSH Ct
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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820 MCINTOSH Ct, Unit 308

820 MCINTOSH Ct
Prospect HeightsIL60070
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property at 110 N Lincoln Ln
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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110 N Lincoln Ln, Unit 2C

110 N Lincoln Ln
Arlington HeightsIL60004
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property at 675 Grove Terrace
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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675 Grove Terrace, Unit 113

675 Grove Terrace
Elk Grove VillageIL60007

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property at 375 Plum Creek Dr
$1,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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375 Plum Creek Dr, Unit 503

375 Plum Creek Dr
WheelingIL60090

Mount Prospect, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Prospect Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Prospect, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Orion Prospect in the Bristol Park neighborhood priced from $1,359. The Element in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Prospect apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ProspectKenwood1BR,1BA$1,359
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood B Select LTD1BR,1BA$1,395
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$1,418
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Prospect area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mount Prospect apartment is the 700 Mill Cir Model at 700 Mill Cir, Unit River Mill Crossing starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Prospect apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
700 Mill Cir, Unit River Mill Crossing700 Mill Cir2BR,2BA$1.67
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.87
404 Inland Dr, Unit 2B404 Inland Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
911 E Miner St, Unit 9911 E Miner St2BR,1BA$1.85
214-222 S Pine Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.80
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
488 E 5th Ct488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
930 E Shady Way, Unit 9930 E Shady Way1BR,1BA$1.85

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Mount Prospect, IL
Population: 54,198

Ranked #716

in US Census Population by City

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What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Prospect?

There are currently 437 Apartments for Rent in Mount Prospect, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,198. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Prospect ranging from $1,300 to $6,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Prospect ranges from $1,300 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

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