Information about Mount Prospect, Illinois

Great Mount Prospect Apartments for Rent

Whether you're renting an apartment in Mount Prospect for its booming business community, its thriving downtown or its proximity to Chicago, you won't be disappointed in this evolving city.

Step outside of your Mount Prospect apartment, and you'll find more than 1,200 businesses in the Village of Mount Prospect. Types of businesses range from manufacturers to service providers, from new entrepreneurs to established merchants and from local to international companies. Whatever your career goals, Mount Prospect is a fine place to find a job or start your own business.

If you've ever visited Mount Prospect, you might notice a lot of changes, especially if you rent an apartment in downtown Mount Prospect. That's because city planners, businesses and workers have taken great strides in the last few years to improve certain areas of Mount Prospect, especially downtown, through new features and renovations. A few of the many new downtown projects are The Lofts and Shops at Village Center, the Emerson at Village Center, and the new Entertainment District at the Triangle.

Downtown renovations include expansions and improvements to Mount Prospect Public Library, Central Community Center and Village Hall. Aesthetic improvements to downtown streets and storefronts have motivated residents and visitors to explore downtown and businesses to move in there. All of this makes downtown a very attractive location for Mount Prospect apartments.

Speaking of location, no matter where your apartment is in Mount Prospect, you won't be far from anything in the city, in the surrounding suburbs or even in Chicago. The Mount Prospect community is just 22 miles from downtown Chicago and a mere five miles from Chicago's O-Hare International Airport. You can take one of several highways or jump on the Metra train system to nearby cities and to downtown Chicago.

You'll also find a multitude of shopping and dining close to your apartment, as Mount Prospect features a variety of retail stores and restaurants throughout the area. Browse shops and dine on delicious food in the downtown area, or check out the new retail shops and eateries in Randhurst Village. If you're looking for more natural scenery, the River Trails Park District has all sorts of outdoor fun and recreation, including trails, golf, swimming pools, children's programs and more.

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