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Average Rent in Arlington Heights, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Arlington Heights, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,207/mo
Lowest Available
$2,922/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Arlington Heights, IL
16 listed units across 2 buildings offering 3 bed units in Arlington Heights, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $66/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE Wheeling Town Center | Unit 351, 3B2BA-3C | $3,227 | $2,999 | $228 |
| ONE Wheeling Town Center | Unit 251, 3B2BA-3C | $3,222 | $2,999 | $223 |
| Brook Run | Unit 176200, Hawthorn | $3,082 | $2,953 | $129 |
| Brook Run | Unit 704206, Pine | $2,396 | $2,313 | $83 |
| Brook Run | Unit 784303, Chestnut | $2,511 | $2,435 | $76 |
| ONE Wheeling Town Center | Unit 204, 1B1BA-1A | $2,269 | $2,212 | $57 |
| ONE Wheeling Town Center | Unit 217, Studios-1C | $1,928 | $1,884 | $44 |
| Brook Run | Unit 714203, Willow | $2,310 | $2,270 | $40 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Arlington Heights, IL
Compare average rent across Arlington Heights, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights 60005 | $2,500 | ▼ $37 | $1,537 | 4 | 45 |
| Wheeling 60090 | $2,498 | ▼ $98 | $1,884 | 2 | 35 |
| Arlington Heights 60004 | $2,419 | ▼ $74 | $1,932 | 2 | 22 |
| Mt Prospect 60056 | $1,982 | ▼ $464 | $1,365 | 2 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Arlington Heights, IL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Arlington Heights, IL is $3,207 per month across 3 apartment communities and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is Brook Run starting at $2,922/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,207/mo.
Prices range from $2,922 to $3,595 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Arlington Heights, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Arlington Heights, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Run | $2,922/mo | $2,938/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| ONE Wheeling Town Center | $2,999/mo | $3,198/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Residences at Payton Place | $3,335/mo | $3,395/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$128,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,207/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,922/mo), you need to earn at least $117,000/year.
Cost of living in Arlington Heights, IL
We only have live rent data for Arlington Heights, IL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,207 |
| Estimated total | $3,207/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Arlington Heights, IL Apartments
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