Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL from $800 (16 Rentals)

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

55-77 E Strong StWheeling, IL 60090
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Salem Lane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Lane Apartments

211 N Kaspar AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Wheeling Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

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

Mallard Lake

1572 Teal LnWheeling, IL 60090
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919 S McKinley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

919 S McKinley Ave

919 S McKinley AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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214-222 S Pine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214-222 S Pine Ave

214-222 S Pine AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Dryden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005

Prospect Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prospect Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 16 W Busse Ave in the Westgate neighborhood priced from $1,095. Dryden Apartments in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prospect Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 W Busse Aveunit 11BR,1BA$1,095
Dryden ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,350
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,522

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Prospect Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom L Model at Lake+House Apartments starting at $2,644 with a $2.12 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$1.48
Lake+House Apartments3 Bedroom L2BR,2BA$2.12
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 SBS2BR,2BA$1.89
Mallard LakeSuperior: Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.37
Arlington Club ApartmentsC2BR,1.5BA$2.46
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.87
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$2.32
Dryden ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.16

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Getting Around Prospect Heights, IL

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment is $1,095 at 16 W Busse Ave.

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 $1,522 at Union Apartments.

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