Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Prairie Village of LaPorte City

The Meadows Apartments

Meadow Ridge Apartments

1106-1110 Kent Circle

Edgemont Park Apartments

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments
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Union at North Crossing

1701 Lafayette St
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7 6th St SE

416 Cutler St

117 6th Ave SW

213 Manson St
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602 Wyoming St

820 Logan Ave

816 5th Ave NE

407 Patterson St

802 Colorado St

327 Polk St

919 Oneida 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 |
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Arlington Studio Apartments | $944 | $675 | $1,300 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $550 | $1,800 |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $700 | $3,433 |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $750 | $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 131 S Vine St priced from $550. Prairie Village of LaPorte City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Meadows Apartments | Quads 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 2nd Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
124 Earl St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Edgemont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont Park | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Rolling Meadows Apartments | - 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca... | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Park @ Nine23 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA and Nearby
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.00 price per square foot Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Brook 3 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. |
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Pineview Place Apartments | Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
West Brook 3 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC | 2 Bed Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Meadows Apartments | Meadows 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
124 Earl St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Arlington, IA
Starmont Elementary School
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Getting Around Arlington, IA
Walk Score®
3 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $550 at 131 S Vine St.
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 $700 at The Meadows 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 $750.
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 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
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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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