Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA from $825 (60 Rentals)

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24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2

24 Paul Revere RdArlington, MA 02476
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HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave
$1,775 - $2,900

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Base Rent$1,775 - $2,900

Total Monthly Price$1,775 - $2,900
24 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave

840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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property at 40 Paul Revere Rd
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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40 Paul Revere Rd

ArlingtonMA02476
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Brattle Drive Apartments
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$1,900 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,550
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brattle Drive Apartments

0-12 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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property at 993 Massachusetts Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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993 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 16 Walnut St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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16 Walnut St

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 167 Summer St
$2,000 - $4,800

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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167 Summer St

ArlingtonMA02474

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Old Colony Apartments
$2,100 - $2,500

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Base Rent$2,100 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Old Colony Apartments

1-17 Old Colony LnArlington, MA 02476
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109 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Oxford St

109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2
$980

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

20 Liberty AveMedford, MA 02155
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 2
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

44 Touro Ave, Unit 2

44 Touro AveMedford, MA 02155
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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Frost Terrace
$1,696 - $2,381

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Base Rent$1,696 - $2,381

Total Monthly Price$1,696 - $2,381
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Sep 15

32 Wallace St, Unit 1

32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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805 Mount Auburn St
$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

805 Mount Auburn St

805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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21 High St, Unit 2
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

21 High St, Unit 2

21 High StSomerville, MA 02144
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35 Loring Ave, Unit 1L
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Loring Ave, Unit 1L

35 Loring AveWinchester, MA 01890
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484 Main St, Unit 3
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

484 Main St, Unit 3

484 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 19-19 Forest St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19-19 Forest St

MedfordMA02155
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Briston Arms Apartments
$1,950 - $2,440

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950 - $2,440

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,440
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Briston Arms Apartments

237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Blair Pond Estates
$1,975 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $3,795
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19

Blair Pond Estates

30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 17 Prentiss St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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17 Prentiss St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 116 Trapelo Rd
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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116 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 17 Governors Ave
$2,195 - $2,250

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Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
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17 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155
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369 Boston Ave
$2,200 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

369 Boston Ave

369 Boston AveMedford, MA 02155
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property at 32 Hinckley St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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32 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145
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5 Concord Ave
$2,200 - $6,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200 - $6,500

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $6,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5 Concord Ave

5 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HCA - 840-846 Mass AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.25 price per square foot 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 60 Walden St Model at 60 Walden St, Unit 3 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.25
60 Walden St, Unit 360 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.26
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 46 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.26
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 46 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.26
17 Arlington St17 Arlington St1BR,1BA$0.26
5 Blake St, Unit 1A5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.26

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Arlington Overview

Arlington, Massachusetts of the Town situated in Middlesex County. It is approximately 6 miles outside of the city of Boston, located just to the Northwest. It is a city that is known for its friendly people, rich history, and strong school system. For these reasons, there are a lot of people who are flocking to Arlington, Massachusetts, particularly because of the access it provides to the city of Boston. If you are looking for apartments in Arlington, learn more about this beautiful town below. 

Why live in Arlington, MA?

There are several reasons why so many people decide to live in Arlington, Massachusetts. First, the cost of living is a bit lower in Arlington when compared to Boston. Even though property values are high, they are not nearly as astronomical as they are in Boston. Second, living in Arlington still provides easy access to the city of Boston. There are several major roads that go from Arlington to Boston, and there are mass transit options that go from Arlington into Boston as well. In addition, living in Arlington provides easy access to Boston Logan International Airport. Finally, the school system in Arlington is very strong. Parents do not have to look far to make sure their children have access to a strong education. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlington is at HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave listed at $1,775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $1,900 at Elmwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlington is starting from $2,157 at Frost Terrace.

What is the most affordable Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Frost Terrace and starts from $2,381.

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