Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL from $1,350 (74 Rentals)

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property at 18 E Old Willow Rd
$1,650

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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

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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
property at 940 E Old Willow Rd
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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940 E Old Willow Rd, Unit 211

940 E Old Willow Rd
Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 820 MCINTOSH Ct
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

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820 MCINTOSH Ct, Unit 308

820 MCINTOSH Ct
Prospect HeightsIL60070
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3245 Westview Dr, Unit 1
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
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3245 Westview Dr, Unit 1

3245 Westview DrNorthbrook, IL 60062
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Brook Run
$1,820 - $4,266

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Brook Run

2734 N Buffalo Grove RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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55-77 E Strong St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

55-77 E Strong StWheeling, IL 60090
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919 S McKinley Ave
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919 S McKinley Ave

919 S McKinley AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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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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Wheeling Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Mallard Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Lake

1572 Teal LnWheeling, IL 60090
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Dryden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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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 $1,475. ReNew Lake Arlington in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,529. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prospect Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$1,529
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1,570
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,615
Mandalane1C1BR,1BA$1,640
Park Meadows Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Centennial SouthSouth1BR,1BA$1,694
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL

As of September 11, 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 Sandstone 2 Split Model at Briarwood Terrace Apartments starting at $2,105 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the North Northfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
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
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.06
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$2.04

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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 Dunton Tower Apartments listed at $1,933.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment is $1,475 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 $2,479.

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