Arlington Heights apartments — best area, best apartments?
Arlington Heights has a wide mix of apartment options, from new waterfront builds near Marine Creek Lake to older income-based communities closer to downtown. Rents, staff quality, and maintenance responsiveness vary a lot between properties here, so we scored each complex using our methodology, weighing review volume, sentiment, and recency rather than star rating alone.
Several complexes in this area sit along or near Marine Creek Lake and its trail system, which shows up often in resident feedback about location. Many properties here also serve income-based or senior housing needs, and pest control, parking, and gate security come up as recurring themes across multiple communities.
14 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dream Marine Creek | 86 | 4.8 (361) | — | New builds, waterfront setting |
| 2 | Alta Marine Creek | 79 | 4.5 (171) | — | townhome style apartments |
| 3 | Terraces of Marine Creek Apartments | 71 | 3.9 (151) | — | Long-term stability |
| 4 | Taj Mahal Apartments | 69 | 3.6 (103) | — | Bills-paid affordability |
| 5 | Sansom Ridge Apartments | 62 | 4.1 (47) | — | Income-based housing, community support |
| 6 | Sansom Bluff Apartments | 60 | 3.5 (198) | — | Families, pet owners |
| 7 | Sansom Pointe Senior | 60 | 3.7 (99) | — | Senior housing on a budget |
| 8 | Reserve at Quebec | 59 | 3 (209) | — | Maintenance-first priorities |
| 9 | Shady Oaks Manor Apartments | 59 | 3.8 (41) | — | Quiet, smoke-free living |
| 10 | Villa Capri Apartments | 54 | 4 (27) | — | luxury apartments |
| 11 | Alton Park Apartments | 50 | 3.4 (76) | — | affordable apartments |
| 12 | Birchman Commons Apartments | 50 | 3.4 (45) | — | pet friendly apartments |
| 13 | Whisperwind Apartments | 42 | 3.5 (17) | — | luxury apartments |
| 14 | Dream Marine Creek Apartments | 17 | — | — | luxury apartments |
Ranked picks
Dream Marine Creek
score 86/100Modern finishes and a Marine Creek Lake location score high, but mold, hidden fees, and slow AC repairs weigh down the resident experience.
Alta Marine Creek
score 79/100The leasing and move-in experience draws consistent praise for staff warmth and a polished property.
Terraces of Marine Creek Apartments
score 71/100A maintenance team led by JJ and a warm leasing office under Huseni make this one of the more consistently praised communities despite a lingering roach issue.
Taj Mahal Apartments
score 69/100Utilities included and a same-day maintenance crew (David, Emad) have kept residents loyal for years, even without gated parking.
Sansom Ridge Apartments
score 62/100Spacious units and staff like Rosetta and Sabrina running a food pantry stand out, though pest control and package theft remain unresolved.
Sansom Bluff Apartments
score 60/100Spacious units and named staff like Hunter get five-star mentions, but service quality swings hard depending on who's in the office that week.
Sansom Pointe Senior
score 60/100Low rent and daily activities draw residents in, but chronic elevator outages and pest issues are recurring complaints.
Reserve at Quebec
score 59/100Tony and Luis get singled out for going beyond standard repairs, but months-long delays and mold disputes pull down the overall picture.
Shady Oaks Manor Apartments
score 59/100Staff member Ana and quick work orders earn steady praise, though parking lot conditions and rent levels are common gripes.
Villa Capri Apartments
score 54/100Villa Capri was highly regarded for years under stable management, with residents praising a tight-knit community, caring staff, and reasonable rents.
Alton Park Apartments
score 50/100Alton Park has a stark divide: some residents praise office staff and the grounds, but the majority report a frustrating move-in process with shifting timelines, staff rudeness, and maintenance failures.
Birchman Commons Apartments
score 50/100Birchman Commons shows sharp division: older residents praise quiet surroundings and cleanliness, but recent reviews (past 2 years) reveal management collapse, with no leasing office, unresponsive phones, broken laundry for months, and no maintenance response system.
Whisperwind Apartments
score 42/100Past tenants praised affordability and the neighborhood's quiet setting, but maintenance failures, pest issues, and unresponsive landlord staff dominate recent feedback.
Dream Marine Creek Apartments
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.