
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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13 Boston St, Unit 13

Arlington Point

53 Bradford St
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30 Lawrence St

340 Haverhill St

Washington Mills

352-354 Haverhill St
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Arlington, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,025 | $1,795 | $2,179 |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,900 | $3,090 |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $2,200 | $3,795 |
| Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $2,350 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arlington Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA.
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Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 53 Bradford St priced from $1,000. 340 Haverhill St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 340 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| 352-354 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.63 price per square foot 5 Cornish St Model at 5 Cornish St in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 13 Boston St Model at 13 Boston St, Unit 13 starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Arlington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cornish St | 5 Cornish St | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 13 Boston St, Unit 13 | 13 Boston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 101 Newbury St, Unit 3 | 101 Newbury St | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | 1x1.5 - A8 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 115 Bennington St | 115 Bennington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington is 141 Amesbury St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Arlington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arlington?
Cheap apartments in Arlington have an average cost of $353 which is $2,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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