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Rental Market Trends in Arlington Heights, IL

What is the average rent in Arlington Heights, IL?

$1,954/month

Average Rent

763 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $1,954 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Arlington Heights one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Arlington Heights, you can expect to pay about $1,888 per month for a studio, $1,954 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,363 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,696 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,888/month
582 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,954/month
763 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,363/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,696/month
1,405 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,025/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,840/month
2,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,563/month
752 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,025/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
1,679 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington Heights, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $42 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington Heights, IL
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington Heights, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
39% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Arlington Heights is the most affordable neighborhood in Arlington Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington Heights
$2,418/month
759 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Arlington Heights is the most expensive neighborhood in Arlington Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington Heights
$2,418/month
759 Sq Ft

Which Arlington Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Arlington Heights with the most apartments available is Downtown Arlington Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington Heights
$2,418/month
759 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington Heights, IL?

Because the average rent in Arlington Heights is $1,954, you’ll want to make about $6,513 per month or $78,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Arlington Heights, IL

830 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, IL

Downtown Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, IL

Studio
$1,858/month
$1,858/month
One Bedroom
$2,040/month
$2,040/month
Two Bedroom
$2,369/month
$2,369/month
Three Bedroom
$1,798/month
$1,798/month
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Apartment communities in Arlington Heights we think you'll love

Stonebridge of Arlington Heights

Stonebridge of Arlington Heights

650 W Rand Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

$1,659 - $3,590

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4 North Apartments

4 North Apartments

4 N Hickory Ave,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

$1,700 - $3,100

Studio - 2 Beds

Hancock Square at Arlington Station

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180-200 N Arlington Heights Rd,
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$1,846 - $4,256

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The Pointe Apartments

The Pointe Apartments

1601 W Woods Dr,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

$1,730 - $2,425

1-2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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