Average Rent in Arlington, MA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, MA Rents

Arlington rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $5,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,248, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $344 (-14.99%) year-over-year from $2,294 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (4.20%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-3.33%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-4.08%) year-over-year from $3,883 to $3,725. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (0.98%) year-over-year from $5,199 to $5,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 12.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.33	$1,950	$2,294 (-14.99%)	$800 (143.75%)
1 BR	$37.46	$2,275	$2,183 (4.20%)	$2,250 (1.11%)
2 BR	$31.64	$2,900	$3,000 (-3.33%)	$2,700 (7.41%)
3 BR	$30.00	$3,725	$3,883 (-4.08%)	$3,725 (0.00%)
4+ BR	$26.84	$5,250	$5,199 (0.98%)	$5,050 (3.96%)

Historical Rents in Arlington, MA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $3,100 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Woburn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,850 per month.

Let's compare Arlington, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, MA is 1.60% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, MA are about 2.59% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Arlington, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woburn, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,400
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,575	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,795	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,778	$2,563	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,100	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,600	$3,500
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,325	$4,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and South Side. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA is currently around $3,238 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,238. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Arlington's average rent, which is actually $3,248. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,975	$2,500	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,850	$2,745
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,800	$2,800
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,800	$2,800	$2,900
Glenwood, Medford, MA	$2,088	$2,500	$2,850	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,025	$3,000
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,550	$3,000	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,350	$3,063	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,800	$3,150
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,930	$2,925	$2,800	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,842	$3,620	$3,275
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,500	$3,300
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,050	$3,350
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,748	$3,600	$3,395
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,450	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$1,850	$3,000	$3,500
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,750	$3,550	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,911	$3,408	$4,715	$3,548
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,200	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,450	$4,200	$3,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,995	$5,535	$4,605

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 11 counties located by Arlington, MA. Some of these counties include Woburn, MA, Malden, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Woburn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Arlington, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, MA is 1.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woburn, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,400
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,795	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,778	$2,563	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,850	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,100	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,600	$3,500
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,325	$4,850

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01801, Woburn, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,750 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,219. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA is $2,631 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Arlington, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,375	$2,800	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,500	$3,300
02114, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,350	$4,405	$3,550
02116, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$5,500	$3,600
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,778	$2,563	$2,800	$3,000
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,900	$2,900
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,300	$3,400
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,595	$3,490

Frequently Asked Questions - Arlington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Arlington, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Arlington, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,248. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Arlington, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Arlington, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Arlington, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $58.33. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $37.46. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $31.64. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arlington.

How have rent prices in Arlington, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Arlington, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA is around $2,598/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.