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Rental Market Trends in Mount Prospect, IL

What is the average rent in Mount Prospect, IL?

$1,653/month

Average Rent

691 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Mount Prospect, IL is $1,653 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Mount Prospect rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Mount Prospect, you can expect to pay about $1,886 per month for a studio, $1,653 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,759 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,784 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,886/month
589 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,653/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,759/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,784/month
1,517 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,994/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,489/month
461 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,120/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mount Prospect, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $64 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mount Prospect, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Prospect, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Prospect?

Based on current rent prices, Elk Ridge Villa, Downtown Mount Prospect and Colonial Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Prospect.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elk Ridge Villa
$1,478/month
777 Sq Ft
Downtown Mount Prospect
$2,418/month
723 Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$2,432/month
711 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Prospect?

Based on current rent prices, Colonial Manor, Downtown Mount Prospect and Elk Ridge Villa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Prospect.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$2,432/month
711 Sq Ft
Downtown Mount Prospect
$2,418/month
723 Sq Ft
Elk Ridge Villa
$1,478/month
777 Sq Ft

Which Mount Prospect neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mount Prospect with the most apartments available are Downtown Mount Prospect, Colonial Manor and Elk Ridge Villa .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mount Prospect
$2,418/month
723 Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$2,432/month
711 Sq Ft
Elk Ridge Villa
$1,478/month
777 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Prospect, IL?

Because the average rent in Mount Prospect is $1,653, you’ll want to make about $5,510 per month or $66,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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