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Arlington Heights Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Median asking rent
$2,620
Effective rent
$2,620
Vs. Chicago median
+3%
Avg days to lease
16
Active rentals now
134

Median asking rent over time

$1.9k$2.1k$2.4k$2.6kJul ’23Jan ’24Jul ’24Jan ’25Jul ’25Jan ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,031
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,197
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,755
— YoY · as of August 2026

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Arlington Heights renting, answered

What is the average rent in Arlington Heights?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Arlington Heights is $2,620 per month, based on 160 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,197 for a 1 bedroom and $2,755 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Arlington Heights going up or down?
Median asking rent in Arlington Heights is up 40.7% compared with a year ago.
Is Arlington Heights more expensive than Chicago overall?
Arlington Heights's median asking rent is 3% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
How quickly do rentals lease in Arlington Heights?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Arlington Heights leased in an average of 16 days, with 134 active listings on the market right now.

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