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The Element

1550 W Dempster St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,400 - $2,475 1 - 3 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

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1 Bed 1 Bath Alpine Renovated

$1,575
1 Bed, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.

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7 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A4-301
$1,575
850
Now
A4-308
$1,575
850
Now
A5-106
$1,575
850
Now

1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood B Renovated

$1,450
1 Bed, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
M12-M12C
$1,450
700
Now
M02-M02B
$1,450
700
Now
M12-M12D
$1,450
700
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1 Bed 1 Bath Alpine Remodel

$1,525
1 Bed, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A6-311
$1,525
850
Now
A7-206
$1,525
850
Now
A6-207
$1,525
850
Now

1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated

$1,425
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.

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Mar. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
M06-M06D
$1,425
650
3/21/26
M01-M01D
$1,425
650
4/14/26

1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood B Remodel

$1,400
1 Bed, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.

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Mar. 20
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
M18-M18A
$1,400
700
3/20/26

2 Bed 2 Bath Alpine Renovated

$2,075
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,500 Sq. Ft.

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7 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A6-304
$2,075
1,500
Now
A5-209
$2,075
1,500
Now
A6-210
$2,075
1,500
Now

2 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood Renovated

$1,650
2 Beds, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.

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6 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
M17-M17M
$1,650
850
Now
M17-M17K
$1,650
850
Now
M18-M18H
$1,650
850
Now

2 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood Remodel

$1,600
2 Beds, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
M16-M16F
$1,600
850
Now

3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Renovated

$2,475
3 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
R-R1547
$2,475
1,800
Now
R-R1557
$2,475
1,800
Now

3 Bed 2 Bath Alpine Remodel

$2,400
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,500 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A3-303
$2,400
1,500
Now
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 1 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1968
  • 509 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $60

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $250

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Additional Storage
  • Controlled Access Entry
  • Dining Area
  • Game Room
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Modern Fixtures
  • Oak Cabinets
  • Online Maintenance Requests

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Linen Closet
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Storage Units
  • Window Coverings

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Maintenance on site

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable60 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Soundscore

Active73 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
16 min Drive
ORD
Airport
Chicago Midway International
41 min Drive
Chicago Midway International

Moving to Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor, Mount Prospect, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Element proximity to Affiliated Plaza, United Plaza, and Crystal Court Shopping Center. Affiliated Plaza is 0.1 miles away, and United Plaza is within a 4 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, The Element has limited public transit, including 9 transit stops within 9.6 miles. Transit options include Rosemont Station and Cumberland Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Element are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 3.9 miles, including Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve and Busse Lake / Busse Woods South.

Airports

Living in Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 15 minutes from The Element. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 26 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

3 rating

Robert Frost Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

7 rating

Juliette Low Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

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Arlington Montessori School

Grades PK-5

Private

8 rating

Friendship Jr High School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Science Academy of Chicago

Grades K-8

Private

10 rating

Prospect High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Metropolitan Preparatory Schools

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg

Drive: 9 min (4.8 mi)

Oakton C.C., Des Plaines

Drive: 11 min (5.6 mi)

Harper College

Drive: 13 min (6.9 mi)

Elmhurst University

Drive: 20 min (10.8 mi)

About The Element

The Element offers spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes in a prime Mount Prospect location near major employers, retail, and everyday conveniences. Each home features generous floor plans with classic layouts, townhome-style options... , and plenty of room to relax and unwind. Residents can enjoy a full collection of community amenities, including a fitness center, swimming pool, yoga studio, business center, game room, and on-site laundry facilities. With quick access to I-90, I-290, O’Hare International Airport, the Mount Prospect Metra Station, and the Elk Grove Village Business Park, The Element connects you to some of the strongest employment hubs in the northwest suburbs. Discover comfortable living in a highly accessible location. Contact our leasing team today for availability and to schedule your tour!

The Element is an apartment community in Mount Prospect, IL

Bender Companies

Contact

Property Address:
1550 W Dempster St,
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone Number: (224) 347-6845
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For The Element

3.5

19 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

11/7/25

Roaches, Bugs, Crime, Unhelpful Staff

There will be all kinds of roaches and bugs in your carpet, and management will not bother to return your calls. Jared Marnstein is probably the worst property manager in the state - he is fat and ugly, and he refuses to do anything to help the property's residents. PLEASE STEER CLEAR.

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12/14/24

Misrepresentation

The actual apartment looks nothing like the photos so don't waste your time like I wasted mine. The colors are different and the paint job is horrific and no backsplash tile in kitchen.

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6 People Found This Helpful

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Property Manager at The Element responded to this review

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for any discrepancies you encountered between the photos and the actual apartment. We strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and aesthetics, and your feedback is invaluable in... helping us improve. Our team is currently reviewing the issues you've highlighted, including the paint job and the absence of backsplash tiles in the kitchen. We are committed to addressing these concerns promptly. Please feel free to reach out to our management team directly so we can discuss your experience further and work towards a satisfactory resolution. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we are dedicated to ensuring a better living experience for all our residents.

Best Regards,
The Element

6/20/24

Don't Move Here

The units on Cottonwood are old and poorly constructed. There is no sound barrier between your units and your neighbors and you will hear everything. The outside of the building is covered in cigarette butts and dog poop and current management does a very poor job keeping the place clean. I'm so happy to be out of this dump. Save yourself money and stress and find somewhere else to live.

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4/17/24

Stay far from here

One of the horrible places to enter and move in. please read the reviews befor filling out their application. They took around 400 just for application.they consider several people for a building, accept one person and pocket 400 dollars from other people.and they didn't answer our phone enough to eat this money.

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4/17/24

Horrible

This place is a mess. the halls smell gross, there’s roaches in the units. They don’t care to solve the issue, the images of the apartments look nothing to what they are in person. horrible paint job. They paint over everything and leave paint drops everywhere. tiles are terrible so many gaps. closet doors suck, they came damaged, sliding isnt smooth whats so ever. Don't waste your time here.

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