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Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • Onsite laundry
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Heat and hot water included

Location

285 Massachusetts Avenue #42, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474, United States|East Arlington

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Contact

Karen Carr

Steady Real Estate

(508) 921-5205

Property Overview

This Arlington unit features hardwood floors and convenient onsite laundry, enhancing comfort and functionality. Its location offers easy access to local amenities and public transportation, making it ideal for those seeking a vibrant community. Included heat and hot water add to the appeal, providing additional value with essential utilities covered.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42, East Arlington

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry
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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42

HomeApartments in ArlingtonEast Arlington 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474, United States

A nice 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in a great location, close to Arlington Center. The kitchen and bathroom are both is great shape, and the unit has hardwood floors throughout. There is laundry onsite. Off street parking is available for $100 extra per month. It's just a short walk to plenty of shops, restaurants and well-connected public transportation. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Tenants pay for electricity. The upfront costs are the first month, last month, $100 key fee. No broker fee and no security deposit. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $1,875 Last Month Rent: $1,875 Lock & Key Fee: $100


Property highlights

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How 285 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
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Pet friendly
Rentals at this address allow pets

Address details

NeighborhoodEast Arlington
Zip code02474
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in East Arlington

1-bedroom apartments at 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42 cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Arlington
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,689
January 2024$2,658
February 2024$2,638
March 2024$2,625
April 2024$2,675
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,681
July 2024$2,676
August 2024$2,555
September 2024$2,475
October 2024$2,343
November 2024$2,300
December 2024$2,300
January 2025$2,300
February 2025$2,300
March 2025$2,455
April 2025$2,414
May 2025$2,342
June 2025$2,268
July 2025$2,290
August 2025$2,235
September 2025$2,190
October 2025$2,096
November 2025$2,069
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East Arlington
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,628
January 2024$2,690
February 2024$2,748
March 2024$2,729
April 2024$2,852
May 2024$2,812
June 2024$2,831
July 2024$2,755
August 2024$2,825
September 2024$2,630
October 2024$2,470
November 2024$2,375
December 2024$2,375
January 2025$2,439
February 2025$2,369
March 2025$2,388
April 2025$2,541
May 2025$2,359
June 2025$2,425
July 2025$2,330
August 2025$2,207
September 2025$2,145
October 2025$2,067
November 2025$2,050

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 285 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA.
2 months ago$1,8751 bed1 bath
3 months ago$2,0002 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,7951 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,8751 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,1002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,7501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,9002 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6501 bed1 bath

Schools near 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42

Hardy Elementary School

52 lake st

arlington, MA, 2474

K-5Public
A

Thompson School

187 everett st

arlington, MA, 2474

K-5Public
A

Menotomy Preschool

869 massachusetts ave

arlington, MA, 2476

PKPublic

John A. Bishop Elementary School

25 columbia rd

arlington, MA, 2474

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Arlington near 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 285 Massachusetts Avenue #42, Arlington

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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