Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, MA

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, MA is $2,520. This is +32%, or $611, higher than the national average.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,520

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

54

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, MA is $2,520. This is +32%, or $611, higher than the national average.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
62%
29%
3%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Arlington, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Arlington, MA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Arlington, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Arlington, MA is $2,497. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950. Houses for rent in Arlington, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,950

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,450

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,250

14%

6%

Studio

$2,350

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Arlington, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Arlington, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.

Arlington

Median rent price$2,520
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,617
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Arlington, MA

74 Harlow Street Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

74 Harlow Street Unit 1

74 Harlow St Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$800–$950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

4 Colonial Village Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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

1 Old Colony Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 2

0 Brattle Dr #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington

0 Brattle Dr #5, Arlington, MA 02474

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 12

Brentwood Realty Partners LLC - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.9

Very good

Brentwood Realty Partners LLC

60 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

9 Ryder Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

932 Massachusetts Ave Apt 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington

APARTMENT - Arlington, MA

932 Massachusetts Ave Apt 1 #1, Arlington, MA 02476

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

926 Massachusetts Ave Apt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington

APARTMENT - Arlington, MA

926 Massachusetts Ave Apt 3 #3, Arlington, MA 02476

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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