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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12 E Northwest Hwy
Studio Apartments

12 E Northwest Hwy

12 E Northwest HwyArlington 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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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 Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl priced from $1,295. 214-222 S Pine Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Hawthorne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,800
4 North Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Hancock Square at Arlington StationA11BR,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, IL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $2.03 price per square foot 110 S Dunton Ave Model at 110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 1BD/1BA Model at 214-222 S Pine Ave starting at $1,600 with a $2.13 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.
110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C110 S Dunton Ave2BR,2BA$2.03
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.13
4 North Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Hawthorne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.57
Hancock Square at Arlington StationA11BR,1BA$3.00
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Arlington Heights, IL

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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

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 $1,295 at Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl.

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.

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