Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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property at 51 Rangeley Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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51 Rangeley Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
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Arlington Gardens
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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Arlington Gardens

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 6

333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Allen St

$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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15 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Dudley St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

15 Dudley St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 1 Wyman St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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1 Wyman St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 22 Hamilton Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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22 Hamilton Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 74 Rawson Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 9 Ryder St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

9 Ryder St, Unit 9, Unit 9

9 Ryder St
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 71 Grove St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

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71 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 60 Pleasant St

$2,000

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$2,000

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60 Pleasant St, Unit 206, Unit 206

60 Pleasant St
ArlingtonMA02476
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119 Pleasant St
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119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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24 Oak KnlsArlington, MA 02476
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Arlington Center, Arlington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Center area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Old Colony Apartments priced from $1,750. Brattle Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,050
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$2,200
Arlington 360S2.RStudio,1BA$2,416
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
174 Summer St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,575
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Center area is the $0.35 price per square foot 17 Egerton Rd Model at 17 Egerton Rd, Unit #1 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Arlington Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat Model at The Legacy at Arlington Center starting at $3,700 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the East Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Egerton Rd, Unit #117 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$0.35
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$2.18
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room11011 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$0.67
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
165 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #169165 Radcliffe Rd2BR,2BA$3.90
174 Summer St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR,1BA$4.08
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$3.15
Arlington Gardens1B1G1BR,1BA$4.03
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlington Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlington Center is at Old Colony Apartments listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment is $2,000 at Old Colony Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlington Center is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

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