Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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property at 755 Dulles Rd

$1,500 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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755 Dulles Rd

Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 2214 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 May 1

2214 S Goebbert Rd

Arlington HeightsIL60005

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property at 444 Osage Ln

$1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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444 Osage Ln

PalatineIL60074
property at 1424 Carol Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1424 Carol Ct, Unit 3A

1424 Carol Ct
PalatineIL60074

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property at 751 S Dwyer Ave

$1,875 - $1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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751 S Dwyer Ave

Arlington HeightsIL60005

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property at 1 N Chestnut Ave

$2,000 - $2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 N Chestnut Ave

Arlington HeightsIL60005

Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

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$2,610$1,60029

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Fleetwood Center in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,100. Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fleetwood CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,361
The Element1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood B Renovated*1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot 826 E Capri Dr Model at 826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #2 in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,582 with a $1.93 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.
826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #2826 E Capri Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.93
Union Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.80
726 Dempster St, Unit 5726 Dempster St2BR,1BA$1.81
1525 Norway Ln, Unit 3b1525 Norway Ln2BR,1BA$1.60
Mallard LakeSuperior2BR,2BA$1.92
116 W Wood St, Unit 2E116 W Wood St2BR,2BA$1.94
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
1214 E Northwest Hwy, Unit 51214 E Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.88
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.93

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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 $1,300 to $16,903. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,350 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,265.

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 $16,903, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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