
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL from $800 (58 Rentals)
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Briarwood Terrace Apartments

922 E Old Willow Rd

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931 Jonathon Ct, Unit River Trails

Piper Lane

841 Blossom Ln

932 E Old Willow Rd

1485 Quaker Ln

Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl

Hunt Club Apartments
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Salem Walk Apartments

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1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 5

Crescent Place

Union Apartments

1080 N Wheeling Rd, Unit B4

1080 N Wheeling Rd

8 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 3807

214-222 S Pine Ave

Circle Hill Apartments

ReNew Lake Arlington
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Mandalane

GlenLake Village

4 North Apartments

1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210

Arlington Club Apartments

202-222 N Salem Ave

One Wheeling Town Center

Lake+House Apartments

509 N Dunton Ave, Unit #6, 2nd Floor

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Brook Run
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4400 W Lake Ave

Northgate Crossing of Wheeling

Uptown 500

10 North Main

334 W Miner St, Unit 3A

Hancock Square at Arlington Station

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Rivertrail Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

919 S McKinley Ave
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16 W Busse Ave

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Mallard Lake

Arbor Court Apartments

1214 E Northwest Highway

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Salem Lane Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

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Prospect Heights, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Prospect Heights Studio Apartments | $1,973 | $1,700 | $2,375 |
| Cheap Prospect Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,300 | $3,304 |
| Cheap Prospect Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,500 | $4,163 |
| Cheap Prospect Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,781 | $2,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Prospect Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,036 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Prospect Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Prospect Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Terrace Apartments in the North Northfield neighborhood priced from $1,499. Foxboro Apartments in the Dundee Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prospect Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Colonial 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Foxboro Apartments | Astor | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Mallard Lake | Geneva | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| 214-222 S Pine Ave | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,609 |
| ReNew Lake Arlington | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| Mandalane | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Park Meadows LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights apartment is the 110 S Dunton Ave Model at 110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C starting at $2,500 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C | 110 S Dunton Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 931 Jonathon Ct, Unit River Trails | 931 Jonathon Ct | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Colonial 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Mallard Lake | Geneva | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 5 | 1214 E Northwest Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| ReNew Lake Arlington | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 214-222 S Pine Ave | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Prospect Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Prospect Heights is at 4 North Apartments listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment is $1,499 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prospect Heights is starting from $1,750 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Prospect Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Prospect Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake+House Apartments and starts from $2,545.
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