Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Arlington Heights, IL from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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Salem Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Lane Apartments

211 N Kaspar AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Metro Lofts
Studio Apartments

Metro Lofts

2-18 S Dunton AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Salem Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Lane Apartments

202-222 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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27 N Dryden Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 N Dryden Pl

27 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Campbell Courte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Courte

200 W Campbell StArlington Heights, IL 60005
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121 W Campbell St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

121 W Campbell St

121 W Campbell StArlington Heights, IL 60005
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12 E Northwest Hwy
Studio Apartments

12 E Northwest Hwy

12 E Northwest HwyArlington Heights, IL 60004
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luther village
2 Bedroom Apartments

luther village

1225-1285 Luther LnArlington Heights, IL 60004
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314 W Miner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 W Miner St

314 W Miner StArlington Heights, IL 60005
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101-111 N Lincoln Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

101-111 N Lincoln Ln

101-111 N Lincoln LnArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Dryden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dryden Apartments

1 N Dryden PlArlington Heights, IL 60004
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Euclid Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Place

501 W Euclid AveArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Hawthorne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

1110-1112 W Hawthorne StArlington Heights, IL 60005
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Hawthorne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

1114-1120 W Hawthorne StArlington Heights, IL 60005

Central Business District, Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 214-222 S Pine Ave priced from $1,475. Dunton Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,691. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Dunton Tower ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,691
4 North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Hancock Square at Arlington StationA11BR,1BA$1,773
Hawthorne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, IL

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.97 price per square foot 1BD/1BA Model at 214-222 S Pine Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Hawthorne Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Hawthorne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.57
Hancock Square at Arlington StationS1Studio ,1BA$2.96
Dunton Tower ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio ,1BA$2.82
4 North ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Arlington Heights, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Dunton Tower Apartments listed at $1,691.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,475 at 214-222 S Pine Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,800 at Hawthorne Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.