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

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property at 922 E Old Willow Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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922 E Old Willow Rd

Prospect HeightsIL60070
property at 841 Blossom Ln

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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841 Blossom Ln

Prospect HeightsIL60070

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property at 8 Oak Creek Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

8 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 3807

8 Oak Creek Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089

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property at 1519 N Windsor Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004
property at 509 N Dunton Ave

$1,825

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$1,825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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

509 N Dunton Ave
Arlington HeightsIL60004
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Brook Run
$1,844 - $4,277
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$1,844 - $4,277

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13

Brook Run

2734 N Buffalo Grove RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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property at 4400 W Lake Ave

$1,695 - $2,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

4400 W Lake Ave

GlenviewIL60026
property at 334 W Miner St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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334 W Miner St, Unit 3A

334 W Miner St
Arlington HeightsIL60005
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Salem Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Lane Apartments

211 N Kaspar AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Foxboro Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foxboro Apartments

470 Foxboro DrWheeling, IL 60090
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1,499
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,535
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1,570
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,609
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$1,629
Mandalane1C1BR,1BA$1,640
Park Meadows LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C110 S Dunton Ave2BR,2BA$2.03
931 Jonathon Ct, Unit River Trails931 Jonathon Ct2BR,2BA$1.84
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.03
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1.78
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$2.17
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,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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