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2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b
$2,000
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2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b

2 Thorndike StArlington, MA 02474
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11 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474

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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4
$2,200
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$2,200

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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4

4 Colonial Village DrArlington, MA 02474
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3 Forest St

MedfordMA02155
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8 King Ave, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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8 King Ave, Unit 2

8 King AveMedford, MA 02155
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14 Cotting St, Unit 3
$2,200
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14 Cotting St, Unit 3

14 Cotting StMedford, MA 02155
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24 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.22
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
19 Garfield St, Unit 119 Garfield StStudio ,1BA$0.23
146 Oxford St, Unit 8146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
26 Adams St, Unit 326 Adams St2BR,1BA$0.23
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
1109 Broadway, Unit 21109 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21121 Trapelo Rd1BR,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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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

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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 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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