Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brattle Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,100 (55 Rentals)

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property at 27 Franklin St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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27 Franklin St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 51 Rangeley Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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51 Rangeley Rd

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 74 Rawson Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Rawson Rd

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 1 Wyman St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Wyman St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
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24 Henderson St
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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24 Henderson St

24 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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Mass Ave, 385
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mass Ave, 385

385 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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24 Oak Knls
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Oak Knls

24 Oak KnlsArlington, MA 02476
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109 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Oxford St

109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6
$2,100
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$2,100

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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77 Fairfax St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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$2,200 - $3,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

77 Fairfax St

77 Fairfax StSomerville, MA 02144
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77 Fairfax St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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77 Fairfax St

77 Fairfax StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 32 Magoun St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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32 Magoun St

CambridgeMA02140
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,540 - $11,319
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$2,540 - $11,319

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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The Royal Belmont
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$2,555 - $5,385
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$2,555 - $5,385

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The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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Brattle, Arlington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brattle 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 Brattle apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brattle, MA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brattle area is the $0.28 price per square foot 32 Cedar St Model at 32 Cedar St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Brattle apartment is the 1 Victoria St Model at 1 Victoria St, Unit #1A starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
32 Cedar St, Unit 332 Cedar St2BR,1BA$0.28
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
16 Alberta Ter16 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.32
13 Dudley St, Unit #113 Dudley St3BR,1BA$0.33
17 Egerton Rd, Unit #117 Egerton Rd5BR,2BA$0.35
104 Woodstock St, Unit #3104 Woodstock St3BR,2BA$0.38
7 Victoria St, Unit #27 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.44
1 Victoria St1 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.45
3 Hamilton Rd, Unit #23 Hamilton Rd6BR,4BA$0.59
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room11011 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$0.67

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Brattle, Arlington, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brattle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brattle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brattle is at Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brattle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brattle Apartment is $1,950 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brattle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brattle is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brattle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brattle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 Belknap St and starts from $3,200.

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