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Average Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

10 apartment buildings, 111 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$2,388/mo

median $2,337

+2.6% vs last month

Cheapest

$1,517/mo

Orion ParkView

Properties

10

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Units

111

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Arlington Heights, IL.

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Average rent trend, last 3 months

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$2,336
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Arlington Heights, IL $2,200$2,350$2,500$2,650 Jun 25Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27Sep 17

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Arlington Heights, IL Rent Prices

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Arlington Heights, IL neighborhoods

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Arlington Heights, IL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $2,388 per month, based on 111 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,517 at Orion ParkView to $3,550 at Residences at Payton Place.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,000/mo $1,811/mo 12
1 Bed $2,232/mo $1,713/mo 42
2 Bed $2,498/mo $1,517/mo 51
3 Bed $3,321/mo $2,828/mo 6

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Market Context

Who rents in Arlington Heights, IL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Arlington Heights, IL averages $2,232/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,498/mo. At the local median household income of $118,532, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Arlington Heights, IL at $1,727/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Arlington Heights, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$96,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,388/mo.

Comfortable income

$115,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,517/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.

Median household income in Arlington Heights, IL is $118,532 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Arlington Heights, IL

Overall prices in Arlington Heights, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Arlington Heights, IL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,388
Utilities $477
Groceries $563
Transportation $1,138
Healthcare $555
Other goods and services $888
Estimated total $6,009/mo

Population

76,220

Median household income

$118,532

Census median rent

$1,727/mo

Census rent burden

24.6%

Median age

42.7

Mean commute

28 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Illinois

How Arlington Heights, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Arlington Heights, IL 30-Day Change Properties
Chicago, IL $3,050 +28% -1% 39
Aurora, IL $2,168 -9% -2.1% 14
Schaumburg, IL $2,021 -15% -2% 13
Rockford, IL $1,314 -45% +4% 12
Evanston, IL $2,189 -8% -0.4% 11
Peoria, IL $1,427 -40% +3.2% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Arlington Heights, IL?

The average rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $2,388 per month, based on 111 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL?

The median asking rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $2,337 per month, computed from 111 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,388/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Arlington Heights, IL?

The lowest available rent in Arlington Heights, IL starts at $1,517 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington Heights, IL?

1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Heights, IL average $2,232/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,713/mo across 42 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington Heights, IL?

2-bedroom apartments in Arlington Heights, IL average $2,498/mo. Units start from $1,517/mo across 51 units currently listed.

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