Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA from $900 (43 Rentals)

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property at 34 Clark St

$1,685 - $1,720

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$1,720

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$1,720

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34 Clark St

ArlingtonMA02476
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76 Winter St, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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76 Winter St, Unit B

76 Winter StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave

$1,750 - $1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 14 Grove St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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14 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02476
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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1

409 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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219 Washington St
$1,800 - $1,850
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$1,800 - $1,850

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$1,800 - $1,850
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219 Washington St

219 Washington StWinchester, MA 01890
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property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 85 Trapelo Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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85 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 109 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Garfield St, Unit 7
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Mar 21

19 Garfield St, Unit 7

19 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 3 Forest St

$2,050 - $3,000

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$2,050

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$2,050

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3 Forest St

MedfordMA02155
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 260 Main St

$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100

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$2,100

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260 Main St

MedfordMA02155
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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Shaker Glen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Glen Village

241 Lexington StWoburn, MA 01801
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Craigie Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigie Arms

24-26 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Arlington, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Apartments in the Nobility Hill neighborhood priced from $1,500. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood ApartmentsStudio 250 sf1BR,1BA$1,500
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 5 Chester St Model at 5 Chester St starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Chester St5 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Henderson St, Unit #324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Alberta Ter16 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
72 Prentiss St, Unit #272 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
43 May St, Unit #G343 May St2BR,2BA$0.24
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $1,500 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 $2,300 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

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