Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arlington Center
$3,526/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington Center is $3,526 per month as of August 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,616 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington Center
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Average rent prices in Arlington Center have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 Center, Arlington, MA
Rent prices in Arlington Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington Center is $3,150, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Center run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,526.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,899 | 26% | 36% | |
1 bedroom | $2,936 |  9% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,928 | 6% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 8% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | 22% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $3,105 | |
Brattle | $2,954 | |
East Arlington | $3,053 | |
Teele Square | $3,575 | |
West Medford | $3,300 | |
West Somerville | $3,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,150 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,995 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,899
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,936
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,928
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
36%
Brattle
Average rent
$2,954
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,053
Belmont Center
Average rent
$3,105
West Medford
Average rent
$3,300
Teele Square
Average rent
$3,575
West Somerville
Average rent
$3,750
Apartments
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington Center, 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 Center, Arlington, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Arlington Center and Brattle by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arlington Center
85%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Brattle, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
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
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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
2d ago
882 Massachusetts Avenue ##2B, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Verified
47 Mystic St #5A, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #1, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
$4,500
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 #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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
$4,500
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
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
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Summer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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 #1, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
$4,500
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
1d ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
318 Mystic St #1, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
Undisclosed Address #NA, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,225
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 Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington Center rental market.
How much is rent in Arlington Center?
The average rent in Arlington Center is $3,526 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington Center?
Average rent prices in Arlington Center have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.
How does Arlington Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington Center is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,616 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington Center?
To comfortably afford rent in Arlington Center, you'd need to earn approximately $141,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).