Average Rent in Arlington, MA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, MA Rents

Arlington rentals average $1,825 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,195, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $428 (-19.01%) year-over-year from $2,253 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (11.76%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $2,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (6.75%) year-over-year from $2,717 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (14.22%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $466 (-9.11%) year-over-year from $5,116 to $4,650. 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 6.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$73.00	$1,825	$2,253 (-19.01%)	$1,248 (46.29%)
1 BR	$38.00	$2,375	$2,125 (11.76%)	$2,233 (6.34%)
2 BR	$32.00	$2,900	$2,717 (6.75%)	$2,700 (7.41%)
3 BR	$29.64	$3,950	$3,458 (14.22%)	$3,750 (5.33%)
4+ BR	$28.57	$4,650	$5,116 (-9.11%)	$4,767 (-2.45%)

Historical Rents in Arlington, MA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $3,100 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Malden, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 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 1.37% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, MA are about 3.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Arlington, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,775	$2,200	$2,800	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Lexington, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,950	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Maplewood, Glendale, and Oak Square. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $3,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Maplewood has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 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
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,950	$2,000	$2,475	$2,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,825	$3,100
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,750	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,550	$3,700	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,520	$3,300
West End, Boston, MA	$2,684	$3,320	$4,393	$3,548
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,988	$3,400	$3,993	$3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,450	$5,200	$3,700
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,975	$4,000	$3,275	$3,910
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,850	$5,148	$5,000

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 9 counties located by Arlington, MA. Some of these counties include Malden, MA, Everett, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,195. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Malden, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, 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 3.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,775	$2,200	$2,800	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,195
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,861	$3,500	$3,500
Lexington, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,950	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02148, Malden, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,008 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,044. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA is $2,526 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,975 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$1,988	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,800	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,625	$3,500	$3,350
02114, Boston, MA	$2,560	$3,150	$4,323	$3,511
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,250	$3,800
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
02148, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,295	$2,800	$2,800
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,485	$2,650	$3,150	$3,300
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,602	$3,520	$3,400

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 $3,195. 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $73.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $38.00. There are a total of 21 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 $32.00. There are a total of 31 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA is around $2,556/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.