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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors
  • Off-street parking
  • Stainless appliances
  • Heat
  • Fridge

Location

131 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474, USA|East Arlington
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Property Overview

131 Mass Ave is a highly rated rental option with an overall expert rating of 8.3/10, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthy listing information. Residents benefit from desirable features like hardwood floors, stainless appliances, a dishwasher, fridge, heat, and off-street parking, as well as proximity to a well-rated elementary school. The area is also especially convenient for pet owners, with multiple nearby pet services and dog parks supporting its “great for pet friendliness” designation.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 131 Mass Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 131 Mass Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath625 sqftGreat Location In East Arlington Near Cambridge/Somerville Line, Step Out To Shopping And Public Transportation And Close To Alewife Station. 1 Bed, 1 Bath Unit, Recess Lighting, Hardwood Floors. Kitchen With Stainless Appliances- Including Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher And Disposal. Unit Has A Built In A/C Unit In The Living Room. Heat And Hot Water Included In Rent!. Pet Friendly! Off-Street Assigned Parking Can Be Obtained For A Monthly Fee. Laundry On Site, Upfront Costs- First Months Rent, 1 Month Security Deposit, Renters Insurance Required.

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Amenities for 131 Mass Ave

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units6
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About 131 Mass Ave

HomeApartments in ArlingtonEast Arlington 131 Mass Ave

Great Location In East Arlington Near Cambridge/Somerville Line, Step Out To Shopping And Public Transportation And Close To Alewife Station. 1 Bed, 1 Bath Unit, Recess Lighting, Hardwood Floors. Kitchen With Stainless Appliances- Including Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher And Disposal. Unit Has A Built In A/C Unit In The Living Room. Heat And Hot Water Included In Rent!. Pet Friendly! Off-Street Assigned Parking Can Be Obtained For A Monthly Fee. Laundry On Site, Upfront Costs- First Months Rent, 1 Month Security Deposit, Renters Insurance Required.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 131 Mass Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 131 Mass Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 131 Mass Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
131 Mass Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
131 Mass Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 131 Mass Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
131 Mass Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 131 Mass Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

131 Mass Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 131 Mass Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in East Arlington

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
East Arlington
Arlington
A table of studio rental data trends in Arlington
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,450
June 2024$2,482
July 2024$2,481
August 2024$2,454
September 2024$2,353
October 2024$2,062
November 2024$2,000
December 2024$2,211
January 2025$2,084
February 2025$2,265
March 2025$2,169
April 2025$2,072
May 2025$2,085
June 2025$2,034
July 2025$1,957
August 2025$2,041
September 2025$1,950
October 2025$1,950
November 2025$1,812
December 2025$1,825
January 2026$1,853
February 2026$1,821
March 2026$1,828
April 2026$1,853
May 2026$2,150
A table of studio rental data trends in East Arlington
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,585
June 2024$2,572
July 2024$2,499
August 2024$2,570
September 2024$2,464
October 2024$2,441
November 2024$2,515
December 2024$2,480
January 2025$2,507
February 2025$2,390
March 2025$2,304
April 2025$2,291
April 2026$2,633
May 2026$2,372

Schools near 131 Mass Ave

Hardy Elementary School

52 lake st

arlington, MA, 2474

K-5Public
A

Thompson School

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Menotomy Preschool

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PKPublic

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478 western ave

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Getting around Arlington near 131 Massachusetts Ave

Walking

7/10
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 131 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants 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 10-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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