Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL from $1,100 (38 Rentals)

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property at 12 Oak Creek Dr

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

12 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 1215

12 Oak Creek Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 1975 N Hicks Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 8

1975 N Hicks Rd, Unit 206

1975 N Hicks Rd
PalatineIL60074

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property at 1100 N Wheeling Rd

$1,525

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$1,525

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1100 N Wheeling Rd, Unit 2A

1100 N Wheeling Rd
Mount ProspectIL60056
property at 2210 S Goebbert Rd

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2210 S Goebbert Rd, Unit 431

2210 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 4 Villa Verde Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 202

4 Villa Verde Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 2000 Bayside Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 23

2000 Bayside Dr, Unit 207

2000 Bayside Dr
PalatineIL60074

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property at 1321 E Ports O Call Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1321 E Ports O Call Dr, Unit 1N

1321 E Ports O Call Dr
PalatineIL60074

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property at 205 W Miner St

$1,835 - $1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

205 W Miner St

Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 1201 Pleasant Run Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1201 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 311

1201 Pleasant Run Dr
WheelingIL60090

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property at 4208 Bonhill Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4208 Bonhill Dr, Unit 2C

4208 Bonhill Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004

Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington Heights, IL area range in price from $1,700 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $2,246. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Arlington Heights$2,246$1,70021

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. Residences at Arlington Heights in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,398. 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
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1,398
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,400
Orion ProspectEdison1BR,1BA$1,407
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated1BR,1BA$1,410
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,421
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1,440
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Fieldpointe of SchaumburgWillow (S)Studio,1BA$1,491
Waterford Place ApartmentsPowerscourt 2nd & 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1,563

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.53 price per square foot 826 E Capri Dr Model at 826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1 in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 480 Pleasant Run Dr Model at 480 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 480-C starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Wolf Ridge 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.
826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1826 E Capri Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.53
480 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 480-C480 Pleasant Run Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
ReNew Lake Arlington2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.72
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.99
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsSussex2BR,1BA$1.99
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.06
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1.80
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 510 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $5,282. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,100 to $4,700.

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 $1,100 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,485.

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