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Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Arlington rent stands today
Arlington, MA rent rose 17.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $470 more per month on average than last year as the market approaches its recent peak from May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Arlington runs roughly 1.6× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 79 total rentals, mostly apartments, with a smaller but high-demand inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Arlington sit around $2,552/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,800/month. Houses rent for a median of $4,250/month while apartments sit at $2,982/month, giving renters distinct price tiers to consider.
Neighborhood spotlight
Arlington Center rents climbed 33.2% year over year to $3,513/month, well above the citywide 17.6% rise. Meanwhile, Arlington Heights cooled with a -19.5% decline to $2,999/month, showing notable divergence within the metro.
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington
$3,000/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington, MA
Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,982, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,551 | 1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 |  2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 12% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 5% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $3,513 | |
Arlington Heights | $2,999 | |
Brattle | $2,500 | |
East Arlington | $3,022 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,982 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 47% | 1% | |
Houses | $4,250 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,551
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,022
Arlington Center
Average rent
$3,513
Brattle
Average rent
$2,500
Arlington Heights
Average rent
$2,999
Apartments
Average rent
$2,982
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
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.
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
56%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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Discover rentals in Arlington, MA
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Arlington house for rent in Arlington
35 Sunnyside Ave #NA, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
5 beds
4 baths
$12,950
$11,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
33 Lombard Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
4105 Symmes Cir, Arlington, MA 02474
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,811–$8,836
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
Verified
167 Summer St #1, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$5,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #B, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
5 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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
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
1d ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #B, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #304, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #1, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$5,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
9 Arizona Ter Apt 4 #Apt 4, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $3,000 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington?
Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Brattle ($2,500/mo), Arlington Heights ($2,999/mo), and East Arlington ($3,022/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).