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974 Crabapple Dr, Unit 306

974 Crabapple Dr
Prospect HeightsIL60070

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property at 1 N Chestnut Ave

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1 N Chestnut Ave

Arlington HeightsIL60005

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 Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood priced from $1,295. Hunt Club Apartments in the Milwaukee Avenue 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
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Hunt Club ApartmentsAsh (1 Bed M)1BR,1BA$1,350
Centennial NorthNorth1BR,1BA$1,360
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 11BR,1BA$1,400
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights area is the $2.02 price per square foot 322 Model at Lions Park Row in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Prospect Heights apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 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.
Lions Park Row3223BR,2.5BA$2.02
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.56
Union Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.80
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
903 E Ardyce Ln, Unit #2903 E Ardyce Ln2BR,1BA$1.70
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.94
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Prospect Heights?

There are currently 293 Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $13,748. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Prospect Heights ranging from $1,275 to $4,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Prospect Heights ranges from $1,275 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,760.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Prospect Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Prospect Heights range from $1,891 to $13,748, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,435.

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