Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
East Arlington, Arlington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Arlington
$2,998/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in East Arlington is $2,998 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,098 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Arlington
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Arlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Arlington, Arlington, MA
Average rent prices in East Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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
East Arlington, Arlington, MA
Rent prices in East Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Arlington is $3,014. 1-bedroom apartments in East Arlington run $2,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,901 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,805 |  6% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $4,895 | 3% | 51% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington Center | $3,325 | |
Cushing Square | $2,695 | |
Medford Hillside | $4,475 | |
North Cambridge | $3,299 | |
West Medford | $3,200 | |
West Somerville | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,014 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,570 | 117% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,901
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,805
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
51%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Arlington Center
Average rent
$3,325
Cushing Square
Average rent
$2,695
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,299
Medford Hillside
Average rent
$4,475
West Medford
Average rent
$3,200
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,014
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,570
Last 30 days
117%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Arlington, 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 East Arlington, Arlington, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Arlington and Arlington Center by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Arlington
58%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Arlington, Arlington, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in East Arlington, Arlington, MA
2d ago
74 Harlow St Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
2 beds
2 baths
$4,267
$3,998
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
4d ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
226 Concord Tpke #273, Arlington, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$4,106
$3,938
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
226 Concord Tpke #348, Arlington, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,481
$3,308
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
226 Concord Tpke #432, Arlington, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,436
$3,214
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Egerton Rd #1, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
10h ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
37 Lafayette St, Arlington, MA 02474
3 beds
2 baths
$3,999
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Egerton Rd #1, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
314 Massachusetts Ave #2, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Egerton Rd #1, Arlington, MA 02474
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
276 Massachusetts Ave #203, Arlington, MA 02474
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington
226 Concord Tpke #100, Arlington, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,066
$2,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for East Arlington, Arlington, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the East Arlington rental market.
How much is rent in East Arlington?
The average rent in East Arlington is $2,998 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Arlington?
Average rent prices in East Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does East Arlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Arlington is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,098 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Arlington?
To comfortably afford rent in East Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).