
Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
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4 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 3504

363 Hawthorne Cir

1810 W Hatherleigh Ct

1100 N Wheeling Rd

919 S McKinley Ave

375 E Rimini Ct
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225 S Rohlwing Rd

1477 E Winslowe Dr

1505 S Canford Cliffs Dr

1840 Goodwin Dr

1070 N Wheeling Rd
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1912 Prairie Square

4506 Kings Walk Dr

1415 E Central Rd

4B E Dundee Quarter Dr

1322 E Ports O Call Dr

641 Hapsfield Ln

2201 W Nichols Rd

330 W Miner St

501 McHenry Rd

330 W Miner St

330 W Miner St
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920 S McKinley Ave

1412 Carol Ct

1761 Algonquin Rd

2048 N Rand Rd

900 Perrie Dr
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104 Steeple Dr

2226 S Goebbert Rd, Unit 471

1793 W Algonquin Rd, Unit 3A

801 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Arlington Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arlington Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,044 | $1,600 | $2,900 |
Arlington Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,180 | $2,450 | $4,500 |
Arlington Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,584 | $2,975 | $4,250 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Arlington Heights | $2,777 | $1,200 | 31 |
Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 16 W Busse Ave in the Westgate neighborhood priced from $1,095. Brockway Court Apartments in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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16 W Busse Ave | unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Brockway Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Plum Grove | Two Room Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
The Element | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,417 |
The Preserve at Woodfield | Elk | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Residences at Arlington Heights | The Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,496 |
Hawthorne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Orion Prospect | Kenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.83 price per square foot Newly Renovated (D1r) Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Union Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the McHenry Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Albion on Lake Cook | Newly Renovated (D1r) | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Union Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
512 W Ida Ct, Unit 2 | 512 W Ida Ct | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
1362 E Wyndham Cir, Unit 101 | 1362 E Wyndham Cir | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Orion Arlington Lakes | Sheridan - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Preserve at Woodfield | Elk | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Brockway Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,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 513 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,290. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,275 to $4,500.
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 $1,275 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,671.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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