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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. University Heights Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio,1BA$699
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
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 May 01, 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 2 Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Amber Manor starting at $909 with a $0.92 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
Amber Manor2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.28
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1.18
Lincolnshire West1bu1BR,1BA$1.50
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio ,1BA$1.61
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 $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 The Terraces at Dekalb and starts from $1,025.

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