Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington, MA from $900 (52 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,200

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Hill St

SomervilleMA02144

$940

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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$9601 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144

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$985

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

34 Hume Ave

MedfordMA02155

$990

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

4 Park Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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$1,0301 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

43 Paulina St, Unit 2A

43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144

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$1,050

7 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 31

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit C

36 Newcastle Rd

BostonMA02135

$1,080

6 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 31

Room in Shared 6 bed/1.5 bath home in Somerville, Unit A

26 Charnwood Rd

SomervilleMA02144

$1,100 - $3,150

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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155

$1,130

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Nov 30

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Somerville, Unit A

28 Charnwood Rd

BostonMA02144

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$1,200

7 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 3

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit B

36 Newcastle Rd

BostonMA02135

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$1,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

353 Washington St

ArlingtonMA02474

$1,700 - $1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Arlington St

CambridgeMA02140

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$1,725Studio Apartments Available Oct 7

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 4

4 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474

Affordability

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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749 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143

$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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86 Prentiss St, Unit 7

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

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$1,880

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Swanton St, Unit 738

200 Swanton St

WinchesterMA01890

$1,900

Total Monthly Price

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476

$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

28 Commonwealth Rd

WatertownMA02472

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$1,925Studio Apartments Available Now

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138

Affordability

$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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15 Governors Ave, Unit 22

15 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Boston Ave, Unit 1

315 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155

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$2,0001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

167-169 Summer St #B, Unit #B

167-169 Summer StArlington, MA 02474

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167 Summer St, Unit B

167 Summer StArlington, MA 02474

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$2,0501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1

2 Elmwood AveWinchester, MA 01890

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$2,050 - $2,800

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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200 Swanton St

WinchesterMA01890

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$2,075Studio Apartments Available Sep 2

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 23

4 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474

Affordability

$2,100

Total Monthly Price

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20-22 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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66 Homer Ave, Unit 106

66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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189 Concord Ave, Unit Concord Studio

189 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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66 Homer Ave, Unit 106

66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138

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$2,100Studio Apartments Available Now

66 Homer Ave, Unit 106

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138

Affordability

$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 2

333 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11

333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474

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$2,1501 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

333 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11

333 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476

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$2,175Studio Apartments Available Now

66 Homer Ave, Unit 201

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138

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$2,175Studio Apartments Available Now

66 Homer Ave, Unit 301

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138

Affordability

$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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15 Governors Ave, Unit 28

15 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

15 Governors Ave, Unit 2

15 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

15 Governors Ave, Unit 2

15 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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15 Governors Ave, Unit 28

15 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155

$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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45 Rice St

CambridgeMA02140

$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

11 Old Colony Ln, Unit 7

11 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 12

1 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474

Affordability

$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 2

66 Homer Ave, Unit 401

66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138

$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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32 Hinckley St, Unit 1R

32 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145

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Arlington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Arlington?

Bedroom	Average Price	Cheapest Price	Highest Price
Arlington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$3,469	$2,195	$10,000+
Arlington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,242	$3,100	$10,000+
Arlington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$5,381	$1,130	$9,750
Arlington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$6,756	$900	$10,000+
Arlington 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$8,674	$1,080	$10,000+
Arlington 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$3,416	$1,050	$8,000

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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. 805 Mount Auburn St in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave	840 - Studio	Studio,1BA	$1,200
805 Mount Auburn St	Studio	Studio,1BA	$1,850
Blair Pond Estates	Renovated Studio	Studio,1BA	$1,995
Belmont Street Apartments, 550	S1M2 Studio 660sf	Studio,1BA	$2,000
Shaker Glen Village	Oak	1BR,1BA	$2,095
Old Colony Apartments	1 Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.29 price per square foot 22 Murdock St Model at 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 2	22 Murdock St	2BR,1BA	$0.29
21 Gibson St, Unit 3	21 Gibson St	1BR,1BA	$0.29
124 Forest St, Unit 3R	124 Forest St	3BR,1BA	$0.26
118 Clay St, Unit 2	118 Clay St	2BR,1BA	$0.30
6 White Street Pl, Unit #R	6 White Street Pl	2BR,2BA	$0.35
27 Forest St	27 Forest St	3BR,1BA	$0.33
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3	35 Whitfield Rd	2BR,1BA	$0.33
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R	28 Hinckley St	Studio ,1BA	$0.22
77 Fairfax St	77 Fairfax St	2BR,1BA	$0.33
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B	101 Fayerweather St	1BR,1BA	$0.24

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Arlington, MA

Bishop Elementary School

Arlington Public Schools

Public School - Grades K-5 (376)

9 out of 10

Arlington High

Arlington Public Schools

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1757)

10 out of 10

Ottoson Middle School

Arlington Public Schools

Public School - Grades 6-8 (977)

9 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1083 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $11,200. There are also 756 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $900 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington ranges from $900 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,257.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington range from $1,232 to $8,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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