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1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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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. The Terraces at Dekalb in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$775
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IL and Nearby

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $2,030. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty starting at $1,650 with a $0.98 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.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$0.92
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.28
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$0.92
Ashbury Court1 B1BR,1BA$1.34
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom without dining room1BR,1BA$1.69
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 $750 at Northland Park 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 $775 at Dixon River Apartments.

What is the most affordable Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Terraces at Dekalb and starts from $1,025.

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