
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $800 (23 Rentals)
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13 Mill St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

27 Franklin St

1 Colonial Dr, Unit 3

11 Allen St, Unit 3

1 Wyman St

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22 Hamilton Rd

22 Hamilton Rd

385 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 56

5 Arizona Terrace

15 Arizona Terrace

6 Harris Cir

119 Pleasant St
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Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments

24 Oak Knls

155 Massachusetts Ave

109 Oxford St

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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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21 Victoria St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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79 Harvey St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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51 Hill Rd, Unit 407
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 | $2,740 | $2,553 | $3,755 |
| East Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $950 | $4,395 |
| East Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $1,200 | $5,535 |
| East Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $1,500 | $5,950 |
| East Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $800 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 23 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 Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments priced from $2,150. Arlington Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable East Arlington apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Arlington Gardens | 1B1G | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Tempo Cambridge | S4 BF | Studio,1BA | $2,545 |
| The Royal Belmont | Christensen | 1BR,1BA | $2,870 |
| Vox on Two | A2A | 1BR,1BA | $3,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, MA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $0.47 price per square foot 64 Henderson St Model at 64 Henderson St in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the 2572 Massachusetts Ave Model at 2572 Massachusetts Ave starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Henderson St | 64 Henderson St | 4BR,3BA | $0.47 |
| 2572 Massachusetts Ave | 2572 Massachusetts Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| The Legacy at Arlington Center | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 79 Harvey St, Unit 1 | 79 Harvey St | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 2572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 2572 Massachusetts Ave | 4BR,2BA | $4.50 |
| Vox on Two | A2A | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| 24 Henderson St | 24 Henderson St | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Tempo Cambridge | S4 BF | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
| Arlington Gardens | 1B1G | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Arlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Arlington Apartment is $2,150 at Mass Ave 333-Allen Street 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 $3,531 at Tempo Cambridge.
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