Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,700 (13 Rentals)

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property at 12 Old Colony Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Old Colony Ln, Unit 4

12 Old Colony Ln
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Old Colony Ln, Unit 4

7 Old Colony Ln
ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$1,825 - $2,400

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$1,825

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$1,825

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 71 Grove 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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71 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
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 Apr 1

15 Allen St, Unit 4

15 Allen St
ArlingtonMA02474
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

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15 Allen St, Unit 8

15 Allen St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 69 Grove St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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69 Grove 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,075
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,431

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of March 15, 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 6 Gloucester St Model at 6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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
6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms6 Gloucester St2BR,1BA$2.46
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/1.5 Duplex2BR,1.5BA$3.20
22 Melrose St, Unit 222 Melrose St2BR,1BA$2.59
5 Freeman St, Unit 15 Freeman St2BR,1BA$3.00
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
165 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #169165 Radcliffe Rd2BR,2BA$3.90
174 Summer St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
26 Grove St, Unit 726 Grove St1BR,1BA$2.92
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

Ranked #2

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Center?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $5,093. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Center ranging from $1,725 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington Center ranges from $1,725 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,693.

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