Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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195 Forest St
$1,000
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$1,000

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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

195 Forest St

195 Forest StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 14 Brattle Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

14 Brattle Ln, Unit 6

14 Brattle Ln
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 60 Pleasant View Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 31, 2026

60 Pleasant View Rd, Unit 211

60 Pleasant View Rd
ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 310 Massachusetts Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11

310 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

11 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 3, 2026

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474

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

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$2,000 - $2,200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 15 Allen St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Allen St, Unit 8

15 Allen St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 339 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

339 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

339 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 276 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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276 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 4 Old Colony Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 215 Massachusetts Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

215 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
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The Artemis at Arlington Heights
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$2,252 - $4,950
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$2,252 - $4,950

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$2,252 - $4,950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Artemis at Arlington Heights

1163 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,850

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 60 Pleasant St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Pleasant St

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 9 Ryder St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 4 Old Colony Ln

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 69 Grove St

$2,125 - $2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

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69 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 993 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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993 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 230 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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230 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 67 Grove St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
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24 Oak Knls
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Oak Knls

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 $1,800. Brattle Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,050
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$2,100
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,252
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of December 27, 2025 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 17 Egerton Rd Model at 17 Egerton Rd, Unit #1 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 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
17 Egerton Rd, Unit #117 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$0.35
195 Forest St195 Forest St4BR,2.5BA$0.34
17 Egerton Rd, Unit 1M17 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$1.90
15 Egerton Rd, Unit 115 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$2.06
28 Cornell St, Unit 128 Cornell St2BR,1BA$1.92
50 Marion Rd, Unit 1A50 Marion Rd2BR,1BA$2.50
25 Laurel St, Unit 25 Laurel St.25 Laurel St2BR,1BA$2.55
22 Melrose St, Unit 222 Melrose St2BR,1BA$2.59
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78

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Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Center Apartment is $1,950 at Brattle Drive 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 $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable Arlington Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Artemis at Arlington Heights and starts from $4,340.

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