Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IL from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Blackhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Arlington, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Willis Senior Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$654
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IL and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.98 price per square foot Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3 TH Model at Colonial Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. 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.
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
Colonial Apartments3 TH3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Amber Manor2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.95
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$1.78
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51

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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 Northland Park Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $675 at Dixon River 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 $654 at Willis Senior Lofts.

What is the most affordable Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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