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property at 74 Sharon St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 50 Water St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50 Water St, Unit 12A

50 Water St
MedfordMA02155
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 71 Grove St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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71 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 26 Heath Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Heath Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Arizona Ter

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Arizona Ter, Unit 4

15 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 25 Brooks Park

$1,975 - $2,200

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 5 Viking Ct

$1,975 - $2,050

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 200 Swanton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

200 Swanton St

WinchesterMA01890
property at 200 Swanton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

200 Swanton St, Unit 3

200 Swanton St
WinchesterMA01890
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 14 Arizona Terrace

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 20 Chester St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

20 Chester St, Unit 5

20 Chester St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 122 Decatur St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122 Decatur St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 263 Highland Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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263 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 422 High St

$2,100 - $2,300

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$2,100 - $2,300

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$2,100 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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422 High St

MedfordMA02155
property at 15 Allen St

$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 2 Vassar St

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Vassar St, Unit Attic

2 Vassar St
MedfordMA02155
property at 105 Winthrop St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 Winthrop St, Unit 1

105 Winthrop St
MedfordMA02155
property at 29 Concord Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Concord Ave, Unit 505

29 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 5 Arizona Ter

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Arizona Ter, Unit 6

5 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474

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Arlington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elmwood Apartments in the Nobility Hill neighborhood priced from $1,650. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmwood ApartmentsStudio 250 sf1BR,1BA$1,650
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.27 price per square foot 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 146 Oxford St Model at 146 Oxford St starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
146 Oxford St146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
55 Cedar St, Unit #355 Cedar St1BR,1BA$0.28
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.24
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1559 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $15,000. There are also 1315 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $1,050 to $19,500.

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 $1,050 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,544.

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 $850 to $6,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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