
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA from $900 (59 Rentals)
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Arlington Gardens Apartments

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2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b

6 Old Colony Ln

119 Pleasant St

333 Massachusetts Ave

11 Allen St

276 Massachusetts Ave
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276 Massachusetts Ave

385 Massachusetts Ave

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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4

4 Colonial Village Dr

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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3

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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
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67 Holworthy St, Unit 67 Holwrothy

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2532 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment 2532

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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A

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219 Washington St, Unit 3

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15 Arlington St, Unit 1st floor studio

66 Homer Ave

Briston Arms Apartments

Chester Street Apartments

Blair Pond Estates
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54 Prentiss St

80 Bow St

85 Trapelo Rd

12 Humboldt St

3 Forest St

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8 King Ave, Unit 2
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305 Rindge Ave

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121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

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68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2

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53 Hinckley St, Unit 2

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14 Cotting St, Unit 3

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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B

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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

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196 Sherman St, Unit 2

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19 Ashland St, Unit D3

24 Concord Ave
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Arlington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,538 | $1,550 | $5,014 |
Cheap Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $950 | $4,868 |
Cheap Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,200 | $6,500 |
Cheap Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,984 | $3,700 | $9,300 |
Arlington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,941 | $5,945 | $10,000+ |
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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 Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood priced from $1,950. Blair Pond Estates in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
119 Pleasant St | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA
As of September 14, 2025 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 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
196 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 196 Sherman St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
19 Garfield St, Unit 1 | 19 Garfield St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
146 Oxford St, Unit 8 | 146 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
26 Adams St, Unit 3 | 26 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
28A Cherry St, Unit 1 | 28A Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
1109 Broadway, Unit 2 | 1109 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21 | 121 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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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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Getting Around Arlington, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Blair Pond Estates listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $1,950 at Brattle Drive 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 $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.
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