Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, MA rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,825/month. Renters today are paying $499 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 0.9% month over month after recent gains.
Compared to national trends
Arlington runs roughly 1.45× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 74 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to many cities.
Price ranges
Studios in Arlington go for $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,275/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,625/month. Houses command a median of $4,275/month, while apartments sit at $2,795/month, creating distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Arlington rents rose 22.7% year over year to $3,099/month, outpacing the citywide 8.7% increase. In contrast, Arlington Heights saw rents fall 43.3% year over year to $1,900/month, showing sharp local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$2,825/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $2,825 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,795, whereas a house costs $4,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  2% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,275 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,875 | 7% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,625 | 2% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $2,922 | |
Arlington Heights | $1,900 | |
Brattle | $2,250 | |
East Arlington | $3,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,795 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,275 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,099
Brattle
Average rent
$2,250
Arlington Center
Average rent
$2,922
Arlington Heights
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,275
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
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
45%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,900
8%$2,800
$2,508
4%$2,504
$2,195
6%$2,600
20%$3,135
7%$2,950
7%$2,895
3%$2,966
5%$4,242
13%$2,840
35%Discover rentals in Arlington, MA
2d ago
74 Harlow St Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington Heights apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
44 Milton St #44, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
5 beds
4 baths
$13,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center townhouse for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Brattle condo for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$5,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
11h ago
4105 Symmes Cir, Arlington, MA 02474
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,060–$9,038
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
2 baths
$3,526
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
11h ago
4105 Symmes Cir, Arlington, MA 02474
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,060–$9,038
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Verified
25 Lake St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,400
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
2 baths
$3,526
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Verified
19 Adams St, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
25 Lake St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,400
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
32 Walnut St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
92 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
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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 $2,825 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Arlington Heights ($1,900/mo), Brattle ($2,250/mo), and Arlington Center ($2,922/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?
Arlington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following year-over-year adjustments in the local rental landscape.
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).