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property at 1251 Wyndham Dr

1251 Wyndham Dr

PalatineIL60074

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 1515 E Central Rd

1515 E Central Rd

Arlington HeightsIL60005

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 330 W Miner St

330 W Miner St

Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 1 N Chestnut Ave

1 N Chestnut Ave

Arlington HeightsIL60005

Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2025

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$2,821$1,20067

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Brockway Court Apartments in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. 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
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,431
Orion ProspectFulton1BR,1BA$1,447
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$1,519
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,522
The ElementBirch1BR,1BA$1,533
Fieldpointe of SchaumburgWillowStudio,1BA$1,544
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,562

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Orion Arlington Lakes in the in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths Model at Circle Hill Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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.
Orion Arlington LakesLincoln - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.87
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Preserve at WoodfieldArbor2BR,1BA$1.74
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.92
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
4067 Bonhill Dr, Unit 4067 Bonhill4067 Bonhill Dr2BR,1BA$1.83
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.00
1720 Sable Ln, Unit 1021720 Sable Ln1BR,1BA$2.00
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$2.03
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Heights?

There are currently 506 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,410. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,400 to $6,888.

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 $1,400 to $6,888 with an average monthly rent of $2,860.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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