Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Arlington Center
$2,900/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington Center is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington Center
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arlington Center rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Average rent prices in Arlington Center have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Center run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,545 |  28% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $3,175 | 7% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 7% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 11% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $2,800 | |
Brattle | $3,184 | |
East Arlington | $2,849 | |
Teele Square | $3,312 | |
West Medford | $2,924 | |
West Somerville | $4,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | 11% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $4,300 | 9% | 37% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
22%
Brattle
Average rent
$3,184
East Arlington
Average rent
$2,849
Belmont Center
Average rent
$2,800
West Medford
Average rent
$2,924
Teele Square
Average rent
$3,312
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,350
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
37%
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
53%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Brattle, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
5d+ ago
60 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
14 Swan Pl #NA, Arlington, MA 02476
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
16 Longfellow Rd #NA, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
21h ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
898 Massachusetts Ave #32, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
882 Massachusetts Avenue ##2B, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
14 Swan Pl #NA, Arlington, MA 02476
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
184 Palmer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
1 bath
$4,400
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
Undisclosed Address #NA, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,381
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
60 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
882 Massachusetts Avenue ##2B, Arlington, MA 02476
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
3d ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
60 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
184 Palmer St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
1 bath
$4,400
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
Undisclosed Address #NA, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 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 $2,900 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington Center?
Average rent prices in Arlington Center have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Arlington Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington Center is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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).