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

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Mass Ave, 385
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mass Ave, 385

385 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,452
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2004 Symmes Cir2004 Symmes Cir3BR,3.5BA$2.19
314 Massachusetts Ave314 Massachusetts Ave4BR,2BA$2.63
314 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2314 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$2.78
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31011 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$3.31
67 Harlow St, Unit 67 Harlow Street67 Harlow St2BR,1BA$2.33
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$3.36
108 Warren St, Unit #1108 Warren St1BR,1BA$3.26
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.31
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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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