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property at 1915 N Hicks Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 7

1915 N Hicks Rd, Unit 207, Unit 207

1915 N Hicks Rd
PalatineIL60074
property at 444 Osage Ln

$1,650

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444 Osage Ln

PalatineIL60074
property at 1519 N Windsor Dr

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210, Unit #210

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004

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Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington Heights, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Arlington Heights$2,400$1,7994

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood priced from $1,295. Plum Grove in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Orion ProspectKenwood1BR,1BA$1,384
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1,412
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,425
Ashton Arlington Heights1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,467
The Preserve at WoodfieldArbor2BR,1BA$1,495
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,537

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.93 price per square foot 1002 E Callero Cir Model at 1002 E Callero Cir, Unit 2 in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,632 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1002 E Callero Cir, Unit 21002 E Callero Cir3BR,1.5BA$1.93
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.96
ReNew Lake Arlington2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.81
Willow BendB12BR,1.5BA$1.94
The Preserve at WoodfieldArbor2BR,1BA$1.57
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.99
1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit 3091519 N Windsor Dr1BR,1BA$1.89
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.99

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Arlington Heights, IL
Population: 75,249

Ranked #471

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Heights?

There are currently 511 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $17,609. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,350 to $4,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington Heights ranges from $1,350 to $4,695 with an average monthly rent of $3,064.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington Heights range from $1,860 to $17,609, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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