
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Brookside Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Monticello Apartments

Russell Lamson

Kent Circle
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228 Spaces

Le Chateau

Union at North Crossing

Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living

Harvest Lofts

Edgemont Park Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

131 S Vine St
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313 Dearborn Ave

235 Madison St

128 Lafayette St

5900 Osage Rd

109 Ludland Dr

269 Madison St

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

307 Riehl St
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1637 Carriage Hill Dr

124-136 Earl St

216 Courtland St

2001 City View St

The Preserve at Crossroads

719 W 5th St

301 Rath St

425 Glenwood St
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Westwood Apartments

151 French St

230 Polk St

1150 Home Park Blvd

506 Fowler St

243 Polk St

815 2nd St SW

511 Cutler St
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Arlington, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $525 | $1,395 |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $500 | $1,570 |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $700 | $2,100 |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $850 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood priced from $620. Meadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Leavitt Street Apartments | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA and Nearby
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3BR/2B Model at Lawler School Lofts in the starting from $1,017. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at 3714 Ravenwood Cir starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawler School Lofts | 3BR/2B | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments | 3 bedroom/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| West Brook Apartments | Brand New 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Units at West Br... | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Pineview Place Apartments | Prime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart... | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Monticello Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlington is at Russell Lamson listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $620 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arlington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlington is starting from $695 at Monticello Apartments.
What is the most affordable Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $850.
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