
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,800 (39 Rentals)
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385 Massachusetts Ave

385 Massachusetts Ave

385 Massachusetts Ave

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Arlington Gardens Apartments

276 Massachusetts Ave

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279 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

15 Allen St, Unit 8

15 Allen St, Unit 4
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286 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #207

11 Allen St

49 Broadway

385 Massachusetts Ave

385 Massachusetts Ave

1 Wyman St

47 Broadway

375 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 49

385 Massachusetts Ave
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271 Massachusetts Ave

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24 Henderson St, Unit #3

47 Mystic St, Unit 5A

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24 Henderson St

45 Warren St

26 Heath Rd

6 Harris Cir

Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments

119 Pleasant St
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24 Oak Knls

11 Heath Rd

109 Oxford St

30-32-32 Melrose St

20 Stephenson Aman Street

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Tempo Cambridge

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68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2

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57 Waterhouse St, Unit 3

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100 Woodstock St, Unit 3
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53 Hill Rd

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2512 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #2

32 Magoun St
East Arlington, Arlington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $1,900 | $3,755 |
| East Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,850 | $5,355 |
| East Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $2,200 | $5,485 |
| East Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $3,199 | $5,385 |
| East Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,462 | $4,200 | $5,400 |
| East Arlington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, MA.
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Cheapest Available East Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Arlington area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arlington Gardens Apartments priced from $2,000. Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable East Arlington apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Tempo Cambridge | S1.2 | Studio,1BA | $2,067 |
| Vox on Two | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, MA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $0.25 price per square foot 24 Henderson St Model at 24 Henderson St, Unit #3 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the 104 Woodstock St Model at 104 Woodstock St, Unit #3 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the East Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Henderson St, Unit #3 | 24 Henderson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 104 Woodstock St, Unit #3 | 104 Woodstock St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 17 Egerton Rd, Unit 1 | 17 Egerton Rd | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 17 Egerton Rd, Unit 1 | 17 Egerton Rd | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 17 Egerton Rd, Unit #1 | 17 Egerton Rd | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 30 Hill Rd, Unit 202 | 30 Hill Rd | 2BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 2572 Massachusetts Ave | 2572 Massachusetts Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 137 Sharon St, Unit 1 | 137 Sharon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 76 Winter St, Unit B | 76 Winter St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Arlington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Arlington is at Tempo Cambridge listed at $2,067.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Arlington Apartment is $2,000 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Arlington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Arlington is starting from $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.
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