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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Excellent location
- No smoking
- One washer, one dryer
- Good size bedrooms
- Central air
Location
186 Palmer St #1, Arlington, MA 02474, USA|Arlington Center
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Contact
Eunmi Lee, Broker
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 186 Palmer St #1, Arlington Center
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
| Porch | Sunroom |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 186 Palmer St #1
Beautiful 2 bedroom unit a bonus room/office, a sun room nook/office, gorgeous kitchen, sunny dining room, spacious living room in a two family house in desirable Arlington. You have two parking spots (one in the garage and one in the drive way (you and your family member will park in tandem). Option for EV. Shared yard. Central Air. Good size bedrooms and laundry in the basement (exclusive usage of one washer and one dryer. Not coin op). Pets (small dog and cats) are ok. Excellent location near the Mystic River, right off Mystic Valley Parkway. Easy access to Routes 93, 3, 2, 2A, Whole foods, Stop&Shop, Trader Joes, restaurants, parks, cafes and more. Photos from previous tenant. No smoking. Lease ending August 31, 2027 with option to sing a renewal in May 2027 OR ending August 31, 2028 with option to renew. Negotiable. First, last, security at signing. Tenant pays gas and electric and optional internet. No smoking.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 186 Palmer St, Arlington, MA 02474, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 478 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1.1 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $700 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Arlington Center |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02474 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Arlington Center
2-bedroom apartments at 186 Palmer St #1 cost about 37% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Arlington.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Arlington Center
Arlington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,069 |
| December 2024 | $2,887 |
| January 2025 | $2,950 |
| February 2025 | $3,018 |
| March 2025 | $3,085 |
| April 2025 | $3,024 |
| May 2025 | $3,176 |
| June 2025 | $3,112 |
| July 2025 | $2,915 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,940 |
| October 2025 | $2,871 |
| November 2025 | $2,850 |
| December 2025 | $3,043 |
| January 2026 | $2,917 |
| February 2026 | $2,825 |
| March 2026 | $2,950 |
| April 2026 | $2,993 |
| May 2026 | $3,250 |
| June 2026 | $3,415 |
| July 2026 | $3,255 |
| August 2026 | $3,476 |
| September 2026 | $3,304 |
| October 2026 | $3,503 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,950 |
| December 2024 | $3,043 |
| January 2025 | $2,875 |
| February 2025 | $2,850 |
| March 2025 | $2,925 |
| April 2025 | $2,943 |
| May 2025 | $2,985 |
| June 2025 | $2,962 |
| July 2025 | $2,905 |
| August 2025 | $2,966 |
| September 2025 | $3,025 |
| October 2025 | $2,975 |
| January 2026 | $2,790 |
| February 2026 | $2,749 |
| March 2026 | $2,850 |
| April 2026 | $2,843 |
| May 2026 | $3,165 |
| June 2026 | $3,231 |
| July 2026 | $3,200 |
| August 2026 | $3,320 |
| October 2026 | $2,700 |
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Can I afford to live at 186 Palmer St #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $148,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,700.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 186 Palmer St #1
Thompson School
187 everett st
arlington, MA, 2474
K-5Public
A
Menotomy Preschool
869 massachusetts ave
arlington, MA, 2476
PKPublic
Lexington Children's Place
328 lowell st
lexington, MA, 2420
PKPublic
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Arlington Center | Arlington, MA
Getting around Arlington near 186 Palmer St #1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 186 Palmer St #1, Arlington
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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