Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington Center Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $2,100 (19 Rentals)

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property at 215 Massachusetts Ave

215 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

215 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474

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993 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 212

993 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 79 Mystic St

79 Mystic St, Unit 2

79 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474
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75 Mystic St, Unit 3

75 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 28 Rawson Rd

28 Rawson Rd, Unit 1

28 Rawson Rd
ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 28 Rawson Rd

28 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 28 Rawson Rd

28 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474

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 1 Bed unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,950. Arlington Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$2,100
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,496
Arlington 360A2.2R1BR,1BA$3,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Center area is the $2.30 price per square foot 52 Mt Vernon St Model at 52 Mt Vernon St, Unit 1 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Arlington Center apartment is the 52 Mt Vernon St Model at 52 Mt Vernon St, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.20 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.
52 Mt Vernon St, Unit 152 Mt Vernon St2BR,1BA$2.30
52 Mt Vernon St, Unit 152 Mt Vernon St2BR,1BA$2.20
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsC2A3BR,2BA$3.26
6 Gloucester St6 Gloucester St2BR,1BA$2.50
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$3.36
28 Rawson Rd, Unit 128 Rawson Rd2BR,1BA$2.47
129 Warren St, Unit 2129 Warren St2BR,1BA$2.40
15 Pond Ln, Unit #2615 Pond Ln2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Center?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $4,775. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Center ranging from $2,100 to $20,000.

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 $2,100 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,858.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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