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613 W Central Rd

Mount ProspectIL60056

Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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830 Trace Dr

Buffalo GroveIL60089
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889 Trace Dr

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Arlington Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington Heights, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington Heights, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Arlington Heights$2,344$1,200953

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Brockway Court Apartments in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. Plum Grove in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The ElementCedar1BR,1BA$1,387
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1,425
Ashton Arlington Heights1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.83 price per square foot Newly Renovated (D1r) Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the unit 4 Model at 16 W Busse Ave starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Westgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Albion on Lake CookNewly Renovated (D1r)3BR,2BA$1.83
16 W Busse Aveunit 41BR,1BA$1.36
Ashton Arlington Heights2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Eagles1x1 deluxe1BR,1BA$1.92
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsSussex2BR,1BA$2.05
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.99
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1.78
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.86
The ElementCedar1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Heights?

There are currently 517 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,622. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Heights ranging from $1,300 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington Heights ranges from $1,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,108.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.