Average Rent in Arlington Heights, IL

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Current Versus Historical Arlington Heights, IL Rents

Arlington Heights rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-3.03%) year-over-year from $1,238 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.88%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $1,675. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-3.82%) year-over-year from $2,313 to $2,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (3.84%) year-over-year from $3,082 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-2.80%) year-over-year from $3,395 to $3,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.14	$1,200	$1,238 (-3.03%)	$17 (6,823.08%)
1 BR	$24.81	$1,675	$1,613 (3.88%)	$1,367 (22.56%)
2 BR	$24.00	$2,225	$2,313 (-3.82%)	$2,123 (4.79%)
3 BR	$22.93	$3,200	$3,082 (3.84%)	$2,950 (8.47%)
4+ BR	$23.81	$3,300	$3,395 (-2.80%)	$4,437 (-25.62%)

Historical Rents in Arlington Heights, IL

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Top Cities Near Arlington Heights

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Arlington Heights. The average rent in Arlington Heights is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Palatine, IL, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington Heights, IL is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Arlington Heights, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arlington Heights, IL is 8.33% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington Heights, IL are about 2.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Arlington Heights, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,538	$2,150	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,202	$2,363	$2,400
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,074	$2,234	$2,100	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington Heights

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Arlington Heights

There are a total of 9 counties located by Arlington Heights, IL. Some of these counties include Leyden, IL, Bloomingdale, IL, and Palatine, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Leyden, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,898. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Arlington Heights, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington Heights, IL is 9.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington Heights, IL is 6.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,848	$1,898
Bloomingdale, IL	N/A	$1,275	$1,885	$2,050
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$2,188	$1,975	$2,300
Libertyville, IL	$2,004	$1,988	$2,150	$2,327
Elk Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,000	$2,450
Wheeling, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,050	$2,500
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,568	$2,300	$2,500
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,600
Vernon, IL	N/A	$1,813	$2,200	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington Heights

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Arlington Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Arlington Heights, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Arlington Heights, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Arlington Heights, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Arlington Heights, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.14. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $24.81. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington Heights.

How have rent prices in Arlington Heights, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Arlington Heights, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington Heights, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington Heights, IL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.