Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, MA rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $200 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.7% month-over-month decline.
Vs. national rents
Arlington, MA rents are 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 72 total rentals, with apartments making up 82% of inventory, placing Arlington among pricier metros.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,400/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,195/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,998/month in Arlington, MA. These bedroom tiers show a broad range of rental prices across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Arlington rents rose 22.5% year over year to $2,817/month across 41 rentals, outpacing the citywide 7.7% increase. This neighborhood's growth reflects a localized strength within Arlington, MA's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,800/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,800 per month as of November 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington, MA
Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Arlington, MA
Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,772, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | No Change | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 |  2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,195 | 12% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,997 | 5% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $2,895 | |
Arlington Heights | $2,900 | |
Brattle | $2,672 | |
East Arlington | $2,816 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,772 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 17% | 14% | |
Houses | $4,200 | 2% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
East Arlington
Average rent
$2,816
Arlington Center
Average rent
$2,895
Brattle
Average rent
$2,672
Arlington Heights
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Arlington, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Arlington and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arlington
47%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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$2,795
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2%$2,435
4%$2,200
9%$2,200
15%$2,965
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1%$2,855
5%$2,971
6%$4,205
2%$2,877
3%Discover rentals in Arlington, MA
5d+ ago
74 Harlow St Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 Colonial Village Dr #10, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 27
3d ago
60 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
4105 Symmes Cir, Arlington, MA 02474
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$6,842
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
2 baths
$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
226 Concord Tpke #348, Arlington, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,315
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
Verified
12 School St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
2d ago
4105 Symmes Cir, Arlington, MA 02474
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$6,842
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1 Colonial Village Dr #10, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #204, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
1d ago
Verified
12 School St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #204, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
32 Walnut St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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Frequently asked questions for Arlington, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The average rent in Arlington is $2,800 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Brattle ($2,672/mo), East Arlington ($2,816/mo), and Arlington Center ($2,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?
October and November offer the best rental opportunities in Arlington, with October seeing the lowest rents of the year and November being the least competitive month. February has the highest rents, with roughly a 9% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).