
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor Neighborhood of Elk Grove Village, IL from $800 (180 Rentals)
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Terraces of Elk Grove

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Cypress Place

The Eagles

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Orion Elk Grove

101 Boardwalk St

103 Boardwalk St
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520 Biesterfield Rd

12 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 1215

Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl

Hunt Club Apartments

1975 N Hicks Rd, Unit 206

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Orion Prospect

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Briarwood Terrace Apartments

The Eclipse at 1450

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488 E 5th Ct

The Element

The Preserve at Woodfield

ReNew Lake Arlington

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Courtyards On The Park

1384 Brown St

1348 Brown St

920 Jonathon Ct, Unit 206

Mount Prospect Greens
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Crescent Place

1100 N Wheeling Rd

1100 N Wheeling Rd, Unit A3

1100 N Wheeling Rd, Unit 2A

Ashton Arlington Heights

Forest Cove Apartments

702 E Northwest Hwy

4 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 202

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Waterford Place Apartments

3223 W Parkway Dr, Unit Apt 1G
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Union Apartments

1319 N Winslowe Dr

2000 Bayside Dr, Unit 207

1515 N Winslowe Dr

Arbor Lakes

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Willow Bend

Oak Trails Apartments

Huntington Square

Circle Hill Apartments

509 E Spruce Dr
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Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor, Elk Grove Village, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor Studio Apartments | $2,080 | $1,489 | $3,086 |
| Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,350 | $4,212 |
| Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,440 | $4,810 |
| Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,891 | $5,128 |
| Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,441 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 180 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor Neighborhood of Elk Grove Village, IL.
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Cheapest Available Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl priced from $1,295. Hunt Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Hunt Club Apartments | Ash (1 Bed U) | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Orion Prospect | Edison | 1BR,1BA | $1,397 |
| Residences at Arlington Heights | The Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Element | 1 Bed 1 Bath Cottonwood A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
| The Preserve at Woodfield | Elk | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Orion Elk Grove | The Eagle | 1BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor, IL
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor area is the $1.53 price per square foot 826 E Capri Dr Model at 826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1 in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the North Northfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1 | 826 E Capri Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 480 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 480-C | 480 Pleasant Run Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Sandstone 2 Split | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Oak Trails Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| ReNew Lake Arlington | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| Courtyards On The Park | 2x1 Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Preserve at Woodfield | Elk | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 488 E 5th Ct | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor is under $1,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor?
The cheapest apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor is Dryden Homes- 1-21 N Dryden Pl which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor costs $2,046.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor?
Cheap apartments in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor have an average cost of $142 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor.
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