Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington Center

$3,395/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington Center is $3,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington Center

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington Center rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $5,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington Center run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,700

26%

49%

1 bedroom

$2,983

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,950

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,850

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$6,750

1%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,983

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$3,395
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA is 54% higher than the median rent in Brattle, Arlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

46-48 Moulton Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington Center apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

4 Park St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington Center house 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.

House for rent

Available Sep 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 $3,395 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington Center?

Average rent prices in Arlington Center have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Arlington Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington Center is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 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 $136,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arlington