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68 Willow Ave, Unit room

190 North St

76 Willow Ave, Unit 2

68 Willow Ave, Unit 2-1

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21 Marlborough Rd, Unit A
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200 Swanton St

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25 Brooks Park

125 Trapelo Rd

9 Ryder St

10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4
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422 High St, Unit 10

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140 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

60 Pleasant St

5 Haskell St, Unit 3

5 Chester St, Unit 24

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993 Massachusetts Ave

200 Swanton St

215 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

993 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 212

14 Cotting St, Unit 3

1105 Lexington St, Unit 8-7

11 Flint Rd

1622 Massachusetts Ave

22 High St, Unit 9
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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 |
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Arlington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,382 | $2,200 | $6,800 |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,155 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,160 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,840 | $1,200 | $9,300 |
Arlington 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,181 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood priced from $1,950. Blair Pond Estates in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
119 Pleasant St | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall 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. |
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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
196 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 196 Sherman St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
19 Garfield St, Unit 1 | 19 Garfield St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
26 Adams St, Unit 3 | 26 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
28A Cherry St, Unit 1 | 28A Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
1109 Broadway, Unit 2 | 1109 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
74 Prentiss St, Unit 2 | 74 Prentiss St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21 | 121 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington
What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?
There are currently 1938 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $15,000. There are also 1302 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.
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 $1,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,126.
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 $2,700 to $11,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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