Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IL from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Dixon River Apartments priced from $650. University Plaza Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$650
University Plaza ApartmentsA3 Floor Plan - Sold Out!1BR,1BA$679
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
University Village Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, IL and Nearby

As of February 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $2,010. 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$0.91
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
Amber Manor2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1.21
University Village Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
The Terraces at DekalbRidge Drive StudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 The Terraces at Dekalb listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $650 at Dixon River 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 $725 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 Dixon River Apartments and starts from $875.

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