Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,825 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
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Brattle Drive Apartments
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$1,900 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,550
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brattle Drive Apartments

0-12 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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property at 993 Massachusetts Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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993 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 16 Walnut St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16 Walnut St

ArlingtonMA02476
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HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave
$2,000 - $2,900

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,900
24 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave

840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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property at 167 Summer St
$2,000 - $4,500

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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167 Summer St

ArlingtonMA02474
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Old Colony Apartments
$2,100 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Old Colony Apartments

1-17 Old Colony LnArlington, MA 02476
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Arlington Gardens
$2,200 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200 - $2,400

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Arlington Gardens

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 1033 Massachusetts Ave
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

1033 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
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property at 47 Mystic St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

47 Mystic St, Unit 5A

47 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474
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property at 930 Massachusetts Ave
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

930 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 6 Prentiss Rd
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6 Prentiss Rd

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 32 Rawson Rd
$2,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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32 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 36-38-38 Dartmouth St
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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36-38-38 Dartmouth St

ArlingtonMA02474
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Arlington 360
$2,812 - $8,675

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Base Rent$2,812 - $8,675

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arlington 360

4105 Symmes CirArlington, MA 02474
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property at 245 Broadway
$2,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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245 Broadway

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 455 Massachusetts Ave
$2,850 - $3,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
1 Bedroom Rentals
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

455 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 128 Pleasant St
$3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,100

Total Monthly Price$3,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

128 Pleasant St

ArlingtonMA02476

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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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Mass Ave, 898
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mass Ave, 898

898 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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24 Oak Knls
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Oak Knls

24 Oak KnlsArlington, MA 02476
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property at 995 Massachusetts Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
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174 Summer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

174 Summer St

174 Summer StArlington, MA 02474
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49 Summer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Summer St

49 Summer StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 83 Harlow St
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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83 Harlow St

ArlingtonMA02474

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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 HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave priced from $2,000. Old Colony 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HCA - 840-846 Mass AveStudioStudio, 1BA$2,000
Old Colony Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,100
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,200
Mass Ave, 8981 Bedroom 1 Bath 648sf1BR, 1BA$2,250
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsA1AJ1BR, 1BA$2,625
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio, 1BA$2,636
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR, 1BA$2,909
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR, 2BA$3,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Center area is the $0.40 price per square foot 19 Adams St Model at 19 Adams St, Unit 2A in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Arlington Center apartment is the 314 Massachusetts Ave Model at 314 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 314 Mass Ave. Unit 2, Arlington, Ma in the East Arlington neighborhood starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot. 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.
19 Adams St, Unit 2A19 Adams St3BR, 2BA$0.40
314 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 314 Mass Ave. Unit 2, Arlington, Ma314 Massachusetts Ave5BR, 2BA$2.25
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR, 2BA$2.18
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR, 1BA$3.66
Old Colony Apartments2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.41
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.13
Mass Ave, 8981 Bedroom 1 Bath 648sf1BR, 1BA$3.47
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio, 1BA$4.40
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsA1AJ1BR, 1BA$4.70
HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$5.00

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Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

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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 HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave listed at $2,000.

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 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 $2,500 at Old Colony 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 Arlington 360 and starts from $5,620.

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