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15 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 1 Brattle Dr

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 3 Brattle Dr

3 Brattle Dr, Unit 8

3 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474

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79 Mystic St, Unit 2

79 Mystic St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 75 Mystic St

75 Mystic St, Unit 3

75 Mystic 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 1 Bed unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $2,100. 119 Pleasant St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Arlington Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$2,100
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,150
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,252
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Center area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1011 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Arlington Center apartment is the 79 Mystic St Model at 79 Mystic St, Unit 2 starting at $2,575 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Arlington Center 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.
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31011 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$0.66
79 Mystic St, Unit 279 Mystic St2BR,1BA$2.15
19 Medford St, Unit 319 Medford St3BR,2BA$2.17
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$3.36
32 Walnut St32 Walnut St1BR,1BA$3.56
32 Walnut St, Unit 232 Walnut St1BR,1BA$3.63
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR,1BA$4.25
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.07
8 Menotomy Rd, Unit #18 Menotomy Rd1BR,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington Center?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Arlington Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,502. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington Center ranging from $2,100 to $9,000.

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 $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,775.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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