Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Arlington Heights, IL from $900 (10 Rentals)

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214-222 S Pine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214-222 S Pine Ave

214-222 S Pine AveArlington Heights, IL 60005
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315 SALEM LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 SALEM LLC

315 N Salem AveArlington Heights, IL 60005

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Downtown Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Arlington Heights area of Arlington Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences at Arlington Heights priced from $1,544. Stonebridge of Arlington Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,694. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Arlington Heights, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1,544
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1,694
Willow Bend ApartmentsMaltese1BR,1BA$1,696

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arlington Heights, IL

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arlington Heights area is the $2.13 price per square foot King Charles Model at Willow Bend Apartments in the in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood starting from $2,129. The second greatest value Downtown Arlington Heights apartment is the 1x1 A Model at Stonebridge of Arlington Heights starting at $1,724 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Rand and Dundee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Bend ApartmentsKing Charles2BR,1.5BA$2.13
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.03
The Residences at Payton PlaceA51BR,1BA$2.92
One ArlingtonA21BR,1BA$3.03
Dunton Tower Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$2.74
Hancock Square at Arlington StationS1Studio ,1BA$3.14
Residences at Arlington HeightsThe Woodfield1BR,1BA$2.65
4 North ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Arlington Heights, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Arlington Heights Neighborhood in Arlington Heights, IL

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Arlington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Arlington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Arlington Heights is under $2,191.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Arlington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Arlington Heights is Residences at Arlington Heights which is listed at $1,544, while the average apartment in Downtown Arlington Heights costs $2,821.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Arlington Heights?

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 13 regular apartments in Downtown Arlington Heights 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 Downtown Arlington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Arlington Heights have an average cost of $431 which is $2,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Arlington Heights.

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