
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,700 (30 Rentals)
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Brattle Drive Apartments

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Old Colony Apartments

385 Massachusetts Ave

1080 Massachusetts Ave

14 Grove St

15 Allen St, Unit 8
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15 Allen St, Unit 4

51 Rangeley Rd

16 Walnut St

11 Allen St

898 Massachusetts Ave

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Arlington Gardens Apartments

898 Massachusetts Ave
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4 Menotomy Rd

8 Brattle Dr

14 A Grove St

376 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34

1 Wyman St

163 Summer St

4 Brattle Dr
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Mass Ave, 385

71 Grove St

Dudley Street Apartments

Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments

119 Pleasant St

69 Grove St

Mass Ave, 898
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24 Oak Knls

67 Grove St
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 | $2,163 | $1,725 | $2,550 |
| Arlington Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,900 | $3,459 |
| Arlington Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,125 | $5,093 |
| Arlington Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,888 | $3,350 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 30 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 Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,725. Old Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Brigham Square Apartments | Menotomy | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| 174 Summer St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA
As of March 23, 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/1.5 Duplex Model at The Legacy at Arlington Center starting at $3,750 with a $3.20 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/1.5 Duplex | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| 22 Melrose St, Unit 2 | 22 Melrose St | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 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 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Brigham Square Apartments | Menotomy | Studio ,1BA | $4.16 |
| Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Mass Ave, 385 | Studio 0 Bed 1 Bath 476sf | Studio ,1BA | $3.83 |
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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 Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment is $2,075 at Mass Ave 333-Allen Street 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 Brattle Drive Apartments.
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