Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
East Arlington, Arlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in East Arlington

$2,816/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Arlington is $2,816 per month as of November 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $916 more per month.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Arlington

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Arlington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 22% 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 $2,815, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in East Arlington run $2,707 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,327.

Listings

Studio

$2,840

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$2,685

1%

31%

2 bedroom

$3,225

6%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,840

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,840

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,685

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,840

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

16%

Arlington Center

Average rent

$2,895

Cushing Square

Average rent

$2,675

North Cambridge

Average rent

$3,251

Medford Hillside

Average rent

$4,200

West Medford

Average rent

$2,818

West Somerville

Average rent

$4,225

Apartments

Average rent

$2,815

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

Condos

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

33%

Houses

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

23%

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

Median rent price$2,816
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Arlington, Arlington, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Arlington Center, Arlington, MA.

Discover rentals in East Arlington, Arlington, MA

74 Harlow Street Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

74 Harlow Street Unit 1

74 Harlow St Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Gardner St #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mary St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
76 Grafton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
226 Concord Tpke #348 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$3,315

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
226 Concord Tpke #432 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$3,233

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
226 Concord Tpke #480 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$3,086

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
226 Concord Tpke #444 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$3,004

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mary St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mary St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
276 Massachusetts Ave #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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276 Massachusetts Ave #204, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
276 Massachusetts Ave #407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
203 Concord Tpke #1331 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

2 baths

$3,195

Price dropped $699Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
107 Lake St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2 baths

$3,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
276 Massachusetts Ave #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

276 Massachusetts Ave #204, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
276 Massachusetts Ave #407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

276 Massachusetts Ave #407, Arlington, MA 02474

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
203 Concord Tpke #1331 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Arlington apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

2 baths

$3,195

Price dropped $699Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
16 Arizona Ter #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Arlington condo for rent in Arlington

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,816 per month as of November 14, 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 22% since last year.

How does East Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Arlington is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $916 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 $113,000/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).