
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)
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Brattle Drive Apartments

119 Pleasant St

220 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B

1003 Massachusetts Ave
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276 Massachusetts Ave

129 Pleasant St

11 Old Colony Ln

67 Grove St
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Blair Pond Estates
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arlington Center Studio Apartments | $2,923 | $1,300 | $6,030 |
Arlington Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,638 | $1,500 | $8,215 |
Arlington Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,543 | $2,200 | $9,522 |
Arlington Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,198 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
Arlington Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,487 | $3,975 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 23 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 119 Pleasant St priced from $1,950. Dudley Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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119 Pleasant St | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Dudley Street Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,452 |
Blair Pond Estates | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Center area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2004 Symmes Cir Model at 2004 Symmes Cir in the in the Arlington Center neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Arlington Center apartment is the 314 Massachusetts Ave Model at 314 Massachusetts Ave starting at $5,000 with a $2.63 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. |
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2004 Symmes Cir | 2004 Symmes Cir | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.19 |
314 Massachusetts Ave | 314 Massachusetts Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.63 |
314 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 314 Massachusetts Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.78 |
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 | 1011 Massachusetts Ave | 5BR,2BA | $3.31 |
67 Harlow St, Unit 67 Harlow Street | 67 Harlow St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
The Legacy at Arlington Center | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
108 Warren St, Unit #1 | 108 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Blair Pond Estates | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Dudley Street Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Arlington Center Neighborhood in Arlington, MA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment is $2,100 at Dudley 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 $2,950 at Blair Pond Estates.
What is the most affordable Arlington Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arlington Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tempo Cambridge and starts from $5,026.
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