Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Arlington Center
$2,950/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Arlington Center is $2,950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arlington Center
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,795, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Center run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | 5% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $2,900 | |
Brattle | $2,225 | |
East Arlington | $3,055 | |
Teele Square | $4,000 | |
West Medford | $3,000 | |
West Somerville | $3,877 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,795 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $4,400 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
35%
Brattle
Average rent
$2,225
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,055
Belmont Center
Average rent
$2,900
West Medford
Average rent
$3,000
Teele Square
Average rent
$4,000
West Somerville
Average rent
$3,877
Apartments
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
12%
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
51%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA is 33% 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
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
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
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. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
5 beds
4 baths
$13,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center townhouse for rent in Arlington
52 Mt Vernon St #52, Arlington, MA 02476
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
82 Arlmont St, Arlington, MA 02476
4 beds
3 baths
$6,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
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
Arlington Center house for rent in Arlington
82 Arlmont St, Arlington, MA 02476
4 beds
3 baths
$6,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
$1,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
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
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
$1,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
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
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 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 $2,950 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arlington Center?
Average rent prices in Arlington Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Arlington Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arlington Center is 51% 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 $118,000/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).