Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Arlington rent stands today

    Arlington, MA rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $380 more per month on average than last year, with a 10.7% increase month over month as well.

  • Arlington, MA sits 41.1% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with a limited total of 62 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Arlington, MA run around $2,375/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,287/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,425/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$2,750/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $2,750 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $801 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Arlington, MA

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,750, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $2,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,375

5%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,287

6%

11%

2 bedroom

$3,100

8%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,800

9%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,425

5%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,287

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,425

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

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

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,642
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Arlington, MA

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

24 Grove Street #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brattle apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

37 Hilton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

$2,550

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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.

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,750 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $801 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Brattle ($2,250/mo), Arlington Center ($3,000/mo), and East Arlington ($3,044/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/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).

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