
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Arlington, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Brookside Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Russell Lamson

Kent Circle

228 Spaces

Union at North Crossing
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Edgemont Park Apartments

Harvest Lofts

Falls Edge Studios

131 S Vine St

1703 Lafayette St

Monticello Apartments
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307 Riehl St

251 Madison St

221 Madison St

263 Madison St

320 Blowers Ave

136 Main St

24 Van Buren St

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

124 Earl St
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1637 Carriage Hill Dr

The Preserve at Crossroads

406 Gable St

Westwood Apartments

Lantern Square Condominiums

121 Butler Ave

2747 E 4th St

816 5th Ave NE

1150 Home Park Blvd
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12 6th Ave NE
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 | $1,079 | $525 | $1,450 |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $500 | $1,800 |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $700 | $1,850 |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $850 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, IA is a Studio unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $525. The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Apartments | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| 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 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 124 Earl St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC | 2 Bed Updated | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA and Nearby
As of August 18, 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 Private Bedroom in 4 Bed/2 Bath Student Apt Model at Elevate Apartments starting at $525 with a $0.46 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 |
| Elevate Apartments | Private Bedroom in 4 Bed/2 Bath Student Apt | 4BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| 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 |
| 124 Earl St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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 Brookside Apartments listed at $525.
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 $750 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 $850.
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