Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA from $300 (23 Rentals)

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131 S Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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Meadow Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Ridge Apartments

765-791 Russell RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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Le Chateau
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Chateau

733-747 Russell RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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1637 Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

1637 Carriage Hill

1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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124 Earl St
2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Earl St

124-136 Earl StEvansdale, IA 50707

Arlington, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Birch Street Apartments priced from $575. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Birch Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Le Chateau1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IA and Nearby

As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave3 BR/ 1 BA3BR,1BA$0.70
Hawkeye Towers4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.35
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Pineview Place Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Lawler School Lofts2BR/1B2BR,1BA$1.06
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$1.09
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
The Birch Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08

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30 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $575 at The Birch Street 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 $650 at The Birch Street 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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