Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington Heights, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington Heights rent stands today
Arlington Heights, IL rent rose 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is at the city's peak level from October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Arlington Heights runs 10.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 52 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Arlington Heights rent for $1,582/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,768/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,290/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,400/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Arlington Heights rose 40.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend by 31.2 percentage points. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall 9.7% citywide rent increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington Heights
$2,095/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington Heights is $2,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington Heights
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington Heights, IL
Average rent prices in Arlington Heights have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Arlington Heights, IL
Rent prices in Arlington Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington Heights is $2,069, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Heights run $1,787 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,324.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,581 |  7% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,768 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,290 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | 2% | 44% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Arlington Heights, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,069 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,581
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,768
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Arlington Heights, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,069
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington Heights, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Arlington Heights, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Arlington Heights and Des Plaines by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arlington Heights
10%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights, IL is equal to the median rent in Des Plaines, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,962
2%$2,200
8%$2,725
2%$1,955
11%Discover rentals in Arlington Heights, IL
7h ago
Verified
2134 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,462
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
2286 W Nichols Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arlington Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
3d ago
2258 W Nichols Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arlington Heights
2004 N Silver Lake Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
Verified
650 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,759–$3,666
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
20h ago
200 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,834–$3,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1601 W Woods Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,635
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2134 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,462
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
650 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,759–$3,666
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Verified
717 S Highland Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,210
House for rent
Available Sep 21
3d ago
1 N Dryden Pl, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2134 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,462
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
1d ago
Verified
650 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,759–$3,666
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Verified
4 N Hickory Ave #213, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2134 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,478–$2,462
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
650 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,759–$3,666
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Arlington Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Arlington Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$2,066
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
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Frequently asked questions for Arlington Heights, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Arlington Heights?
The average rent in Arlington Heights is $2,095 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington Heights?
Average rent prices in Arlington Heights have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Arlington Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington Heights is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington Heights?
December offers the best rental deals in Arlington Heights, with rents running about 14% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in March.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).