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Monthly Rent
$1,403 - $3,965
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
650 - 1,800 sq ft
Welcome home to The Element. We have designed our apartment community to reflect what matters most—making home truly feel like home. From beautifully landscaped grounds, lifestyle amenities, and a prime location right off I-90 in Mount Prospect, IL, The Element is the perfect place to call home. We offer a wide variety of one, two, and three bedroom floor plans including townhomes, granting you to find the perfect fit whatever your needs. With incredibly spacious layouts, enjoy roomy interior spaces and plenty of leeway to make it your own. Come visit us today!
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit M09-M09Cprice $1,403square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit M05-M05Cprice $1,403square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit M19-M19Aprice $1,443square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit A6-105price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A6-211price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A4-308price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M01-M01Jprice $1,637square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M10-M10Lprice $1,637square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M08-M08Jprice $1,647square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A2-310price $1,946square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit A3-104price $1,956square feet 1,500availibility Dec 27
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Unit A5-109price $1,940square feet 1,500availibility Feb 8, 2025
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Unit A1-110price $2,606square feet 1,500availibility Jan 7, 2025
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Unit M09-M09Cprice $1,403square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit M05-M05Cprice $1,403square feet 650availibility Now
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Unit M19-M19Aprice $1,443square feet 700availibility Now
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Unit A6-105price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A6-211price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A4-308price $1,495square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M01-M01Jprice $1,637square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M10-M10Lprice $1,637square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit M08-M08Jprice $1,647square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit A2-310price $1,946square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit A3-104price $1,956square feet 1,500availibility Dec 27
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Unit A5-109price $1,940square feet 1,500availibility Feb 8, 2025
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Unit A1-110price $2,606square feet 1,500availibility Jan 7, 2025
About The Element
Welcome home to The Element. We have designed our apartment community to reflect what matters most—making home truly feel like home. From beautifully landscaped grounds, lifestyle amenities, and a prime location right off I-90 in Mount Prospect, IL, The Element is the perfect place to call home. We offer a wide variety of one, two, and three bedroom floor plans including townhomes, granting you to find the perfect fit whatever your needs. With incredibly spacious layouts, enjoy roomy interior spaces and plenty of leeway to make it your own. Come visit us today!
The Element is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60056 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Comm Cons School District 59 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Elevators
- Short Term Leases Available
- Pet Friendly Community!
- Plank Flooring
- Spacious Walk-in Closets
- Free Credit Building Program
- Hometown Heroes Program
- Game Room
- Great location
- Renovated 24 hour Fitness Center
- Cash Back on Rent Payment
- Newly Renovated Units (In Select Homes)
- Professional On-site Maintenance
- Security Deposit Alternative Program
- Ceiling Fans (In Select Homes)
- Furnished Corporate Homes Available!
- Professional On-site Management
- Gas Stove
- Renovated Clubhouse
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Playground
Clubhouse
Business Center
Property Services
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Conference Rooms
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Gameroom
Outdoor Features
- Pond
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Walk-In Closets
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Patio
Highlights
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Basement
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$250
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Application Fee$60
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$300
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Weight limit--
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:Dog Breed Restriction List: Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, and Akitas.
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Comments:We love our furry friends! Dogs are permitted. The community uses petscreening.com for all animal screening prior to move in and renewal. A non-refundable pet fee of $300 is required per pet. Pet rent is $25 monthly per pet.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$300
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Weight limit70 lb
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:Cats are welcome! The community uses petscreening.com for all animal screening prior to move in and renewal. A non-refundable pet fee of $300 is required per pet. Pet rent is $25 monthly per pet.
- Parking
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Surface Lot--1 Max
- Storage Fees
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Storage Unit$40/mo
Details
Lease Options
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1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months
Property Information
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Built in 1968
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509 units/3 stories
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Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Conference Rooms
- Pond
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Gameroom
- Elevators
- Short Term Leases Available
- Pet Friendly Community!
- Plank Flooring
- Spacious Walk-in Closets
- Free Credit Building Program
- Hometown Heroes Program
- Game Room
- Great location
- Renovated 24 hour Fitness Center
- Cash Back on Rent Payment
- Newly Renovated Units (In Select Homes)
- Professional On-site Maintenance
- Security Deposit Alternative Program
- Ceiling Fans (In Select Homes)
- Furnished Corporate Homes Available!
- Professional On-site Management
- Gas Stove
- Renovated Clubhouse
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Basement
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Des Plaines/Arlington Hts. Corridor, situated just 25.5 miles from downtown Chicago, offers an ideal haven for renters seeking a peaceful suburban experience. Nestled to the northwest of the city, it provides a convenient balance between city access and a tranquil hometown environment.
This picturesque neighborhood is embellished with a profusion of flowers, plants, and trees, enhancing its overall charm. Boasting top-notch schools that attract families and a plethora of local businesses offering employment opportunities beyond the bustling city center, this area is a magnet for both renters and visitors.
Learn more about living in Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.8 mi |
Transportation options available in Mount Prospect include Cumberland Station, located 8.0 miles from The Element. The Element is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 8.9 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 26.0 miles or 41 minutes away.
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.0 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.6 mi |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.6 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.9 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 41 min | 26.0 mi |
Time and distance from The Element.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Busse Lake / Busse Woods South
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Drive: | 12 min | 3.9 mi |
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Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
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Big Bend Lake
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
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Dam No. 2 Woods
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
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Spring Valley and Vera Meineke Nature Center
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
Property Ratings at The Element
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.
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.
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.
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.
I put in a work order for 3 non emergent issues and Anthony was here within 2 hours and took care of everything. He was very friendly. I love the apartment. Very well layed out except the bathroom is micro sized. The grounds are pretty. The staff in the office are great and very responsive to questions or requests.
This place is a dump! Garbage everywhere and rats running around the property. The buildings are dirty and unkept. Please trust me with what I am saying here. If you like living in a slum, then live here. There are current problems with the pipes/sewage coming into the apartment. Also, no heat or water at times. DON'T DO IT!
Do not sign a lease here, you will regret it. The entire building is absolutely disgusting and falling apart. Everything smells like cigarettes and rotten food in the hallways. From far away their “newest renovation” might seem worth it but it’s not. Every inch of this apartment is just a lane lord special, nothing worked when we moved in. That includes all of the appliances, no shower, the closet doors fall off of their hinges, none of the outlets worked, our stove kept blowing the fuse box which is apparently is from the 1960’s, our fridge also kept turning off, our entire apartment reeks of cigarettes and the paint itself is just flaking off of the walls and closet rods. We’ve been here for a few weeks and it has been the worst experience of my life. The residents will honk their horns at all hours of the night and rev their engines at the crack of dawn so don’t even bother trying to get a quiet nights sleep. There is also a huge rat problem here, they’re the size of footballs because trash litters the complex and every inch of this place is so disgusting it’s unbelievable. The leasing office will do nothing about any issues you may have, we still haven’t been contacted after they told us they would “talk to their supervisor’s to rectify the problem” What a joke! You can find an apartment somewhere else for the same price which are so much better than what this complex has to offer.
They treat the people living their very poorly. Maintenance takes forever to fix something even if it’s urgent. We had no heat all winter except for the one week they fixed it until it broke again. When we emailed them again about it not working then they never responded.
This place is Awful. My 89 year old mother rented a garden apartment from them. A month before her lease was up, it flooded. It took the maintenance guy over a day to come out. My husband and I went over to help mop up some of the water, so my mother wouldn't slip and fall. All the maintenance guy did, was put a big fan under the rug and left it there. We moved my mother to a hotel until we found her another place to live. We had to throw out her couch and bed, due to mildew. My mother went to purchase something and found out that the Element put her in collection for the last month rent. Really? Now we are planning to take them to court. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone!!!
I moved into The Element a week before the pandemic started (March 2020), so there weren’t any amenities available. But I am more than positive residents were still being charged. For the whole month of November I dealt with mice coming into my third floor apartment through the radiator in the living room and bedroom. Every week I would call and complain and I would fill out work orders to have maintenance come and “fix” the issue. The woman who worked there Lindsay, would give me the dumbest excuses as to why there were mice. I wanted the issue fixed, not excuses. Mice have apparently always been an issue but it’s never fixed. It’s just a band aid until it no longer works. Maintenance has been aware of this issue for years because their fix is only temporary. But I don’t blame maintenance. It’s management and everyone above them. They will gladly collect your rent each month but not fix the major issues. Not only do you deal with mice, you have the pleasure of dealing with roaches since there are tenants whose apartments are filthy. Pest control does come around but the roaches come back. So essentially you’re paying for nothing. The walls are thin. You can hear everything going on in the apartments next to you, above AND below you. Let’s not forget you have to pay for laundry, meanwhile the machines are filthy. Nobody comes to clean them. There are also roaches in the laundry room that is in the basement. During the months which there is a lot of rain, the basement floods and as usual there is no rush to replace the damaged floors. And when you have visitors come and you need a pass, it’s $5 a day or $25 for the week. They also charge you to park in a handicap spot. They like to profit off of as much as possible. So would I recommend anyone live there? Absolutely not. Take my review as a warning if you do chose to live there.
I stopped by looking for a unit to provide a potential employee. I was greeted by promptly greeted by Angela. After telling her what I was looking for she enthusiastically showed me a couple of the models then took me to view available units. While going through the different units she explained in detail all of the inclusions and exclusions with the rental agreement. I was extremely impressed with her understanding and knowledge as well as her ability to satisfy my questions and needs. Unfortunately the perspective employee did not come to work for us, but going forward I will definitely recommend both Angela and the property if I run across anyone looking for an apartment in the area.
Very dishonest leasing company. Maintenance of the property is a joke. Appliances never work properly. I've had to fix the community washer and dryer as they weren't serviced for over 2 months at one point. They let one of my neighbors park her school bus in the parking lot and my vehicles have been damaged several times. Plus my rent went up 300 bucks in one year. Time to leave!
Property Manager at The Element, Responded To This Review
We are sorry to see you go, Matt! Our team strives to offer our residents exceptional customer service, beautiful homes, and a comfortable community, so we are disappointed to hear that you were not happy with your stay with us. We'd appreciate an opportunity to speak with you about your feedback so that we can work towards improving your opinion of our community, so please reach out to us in the office. Thank you for your time, we wish you well!
I definitely give the Residences at 1550 (in Mt. Prospect) a five-star rating! What originally brought me to these apartments was that all of the buildings have elevators and that they allow pets. But I found there was so much more about these apartments that really impressed me. I have to start with the office staff. They are all so pleasant and eager to please. I’ve lived here just shy of two years now and have made just a couple of requests, to which the staff immediately responded to my satisfaction. Both the interior of the buildings and also the outdoor landscaping are extremely well maintained. For the two winters I’ve been here, when there’s been heavy snowfall, the parking lots are cleared quickly (unlike my previous two apartments). And the amenities are absolutely phenomenal. The outdoor swimming pool, the state-of-the-art fitness center and community center are amazing perks. In my opinion, you’d be hard pressed to find any other apartment complex in a 10-mile radius that comes even close to what you’d find here. So in summary, my only regret with having moved here is that I didn’t find this place 10 years ago!
Property Manager at The Element, Responded To This Review
Thank you so much for your kind words and great feedback, Geri! We are so pleased to see that you are loving our community, staff and amenities. It is great to see that we were able to address your needs and take care of them promptly. It is our main goal to make our residents as comfortable as possible, and it is heartwarming to see that we accomplished this. If there is anything we can do to keep up this level of service, do not hesitate to let us know.
Please stay far, far away. During the year that I have resided at this unit, they fix nothing; you have to call maintenance 4-6 times to get anything fixed. A member of the maintenance department came to fix a leak, used my garbage can to store the water and left the filled garbage can in my tub for me to clean. This on top of the fact that the laundry room is nasty all the time with a uncovered sewer hole underneath one of the washing machines for your clothes to fall into rendering that machine unusable, I have to go to the laundromat this place is so gross. All of this on top of the fact that EVERY each of the apartment floor both inside and out squeaks. And, the walls are paper thin, I can literally hear my neighbor snoring and don't worry about an alarm clock because the sound of the neighbor’s alarm clock will wake you up every time. The back door was stuck for over 2 months where we were unable to exit the building to the parking lot through the back door which is clearly a fire hazard, now they have just removed the lock so that anyone can enter, this is a safety hazard I have given them notice that I do not wish to renew my lease that ends on 6/30/17 and they are stated that I will be responsible through July as they require a 60 day notice. Horrible and deplorable property management that does not care about their tenants, customer service or the condition of the units.
List of Things that went wrong: ?They set up me up in the wrong apartment. I ended up having to change my address on my electric and renters insurance (delaying my move in date and a pain to do) and am also paying an extra $1 a month because they put me in an apartment I specifically told them I did not won't. (cotton wood building) ? Left a note on more door saying I owe a balance. I spent some time on the phone, out of my busy day, so they figure out why I got a not on my door a month after I move in and have already paid my rent.... All because I owed a few from when I was paying Move in cost during the leasing process because *One of their employees gave me wrong amount to be paid. ?A few months later I did run into some financial trouble and was late on my rent. I ended up being short $200 but was told I can pay the next week. 1 day later I get a note on my door saying I owe $1800. I emailed Natalie, the property manager, she said she would look into it. I didn't hear back for days, so I emailed. no response. I sent another emailed and ended up calling constantly trying to get a hold of her. When I finally did she said she was working with corporate to figure it out. I was finally told how much I actually owed (the $200) after I was a few days late on my payment again. However the only reason I knew is because they just added the 200 to what I owed NOT because the property manager had the decency to inform me. ?It is so hard to get an answer from anyome in the office, let alone Natalie. Messages and Emails go unanswered and it is just frustrating. ? The laundry rooms on each floor are a joke ?The doors are always broken ?People write on the walls and nothing gets cleaned for days or even weeks ?Was promised a fitness center since I moved in, I move out next month... ?There was a bird inside the building for 3 days Because the roof and ceiling were open ( I am honestly terrified of birds) I called maintenance and they didn't do anything about it. I had to call my boyfriend to try and remove the birth frome the building. ?My water has been shut off without letting us know ?Maintenance has entered my apt without me being here or having my permission or even letting me know beforehand ?Walls are paper thin (don't let the one brick wall fool you) I can here ahem.. EVERYTHING
Property Manager at The Element, Responded To This Review
Hello, and thank you for leaving your feedback for The Residences at 1550. We sincerely apologize for the experience you have had. Unfortunately, we are unable to identify you as a resident of our community under the user-name you provided on your review. We would like the opportunity to follow up with you personally regarding your concerns, and work with you to help address and resolve the matters you have brought to our attention. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our community. Should you wish to share your experience with us personally, please, reach out to us at the office. We are available at your convenience at 847-593-3306 or re5propmgr@villagegreen.com. Thank you, Michelle H., Property Manager
This apartment is perfect! Rent is cheap and in a great location. All you have to pay for is electricity. Applliances are included and there are washers and dryers on the first floor. Apartments are clean and homey. The perfect amount of space! Staff is helpful and friendly. They are in the process of remodeling and the renovated apartments look fabulous! There is also a pool to swim in when the weather is nice! Overall it's a great place to live!
Our experience for the most part has been a good one. When we first moved in, they hadn't finished all the renovations in our building, and so there were lights missing and some construction left unfinished. They got someone over in the next few days to fix them, but still would have been nice to get it done sooner. Apartment itself is great; hardwood floors, lots of appliances included, very open and spacious. Office is mostly responsive and helpful; they've changed management companies for about the third time since we started looking at them before we moved in. However, there could definitely be better, more streamlined communication, between the staff and each other, staff and maintenance, and staff and residents. We would sometimes have to repeat our situation to several people, and felt like our requests/questions slipped through the cracks. The area around the apartments is great; lots of green space and trees, walking paths, and it feels very safe. There are giant powerlines nearby, but you don't really notice them after a while.
Newly renovated apartment, decent quality appliances, cheap cabinetry. Management, maintenance very helpful
The Element Photos
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Living Room Area | Apartments For Rent in Mount Prospect Illinois | The Element
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Map Image of the Property
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3 BR, 1.5 BA - The Palatine
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Living Room & Sliding Glass Door | Apartments For Rent in Mount Prospect Illinois | The Element
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Foyer | Apartments For Rent in Mount Prospect Illinois | The Element
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Dining Room | Apartments For Rent in Mount Prospect Illinois | The Element
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Charming Kitchen | Apartments For Rent in Mount Prospect Illinois | The Element
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The Element has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,403/mo. to $3,965/mo.
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The Element is in Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor in the city of Mount Prospect. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.2 mile of the property. Five parks are within 7.1 miles, including Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve, Busse Lake / Busse Woods South, and Big Bend Lake.
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1550 W Dempster St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056