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

51 Rangeley Rd

Brattle Drive Apartments

0 Brattle Dr, Unit 10

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 3

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Arlington Gardens

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 3
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333 Massachusetts Ave

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

11 Allen St, Unit 3

11 Allen St, Unit 3

15 Allen St

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 45

15 Dudley St

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 6
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1 Wyman St

8 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

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26 Grove St, Unit 12, Unit 12

22 Hamilton Rd

22 Hamilton Rd

8 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

163 Summer St, Unit 23

74 Rawson Rd
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9 Ryder St, Unit 9, Unit 9

385 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 56

71 Grove St

Dudley Street Apartments

60 Pleasant St, Unit 206, Unit 206

Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments

119 Pleasant St

24 Oak Knls
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Arlington Center, Arlington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Center Studio Apartments | $2,212 | $1,750 | $2,825 |
| Arlington Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,900 | $3,591 |
| Arlington Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $2,200 | $4,765 |
| Arlington Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $3,350 | $5,433 |
| Arlington Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Arlington Gardens | 1B1G | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Arlington 360 | S2.R | Studio,1BA | $2,416 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 174 Summer St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Brigham Square Apartments | Menotomy | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Egerton Rd, Unit #1 | 17 Egerton Rd | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| The Legacy at Arlington Center | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room1 | 1011 Massachusetts Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 846 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 165 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #169 | 165 Radcliffe Rd | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| 174 Summer St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Arlington 360 | A1.2R | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Arlington Gardens | 1B1G | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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