Average Rent in Arlington, MA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, MA Rents

Arlington rentals average $2,175 for a studio rental to $5,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $348 (16.35%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $2,473. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (14.77%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-3.60%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $258 (6.64%) year-over-year from $3,892 to $4,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.48%) year-over-year from $5,175 to $5,200. 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 up by 16.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.50	$2,473	$2,125 (16.35%)	$1,233 (100.47%)
1 BR	$39.93	$2,525	$2,200 (14.77%)	$2,217 (13.91%)
2 BR	$33.37	$2,900	$3,008 (-3.60%)	$2,783 (4.19%)
3 BR	$32.26	$4,150	$3,892 (6.64%)	$3,683 (12.67%)
4+ BR	$30.29	$5,200	$5,175 (0.48%)	$5,333 (-2.50%)

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 $3,250 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, MA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 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 13.22% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Arlington, MA are about 3.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.86% 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
Everett, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,025	$2,625	$2,650
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,450	$5,325

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 $3,588 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,588. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 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	$1,900	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,750
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,350	$3,000	$2,950
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,500	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	$1,995	$2,600	$3,550	$3,638
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$3,950	$3,850
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,350	$3,900
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$1,600	$4,150	$5,810	$4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

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 $33 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Arlington, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, MA is 10.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, MA is 2.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, MA is 3.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,025	$2,625	$2,650
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,450	$5,325

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 $3,400. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,100 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $59 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA is $2,525 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,300 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,125
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,573	$2,800
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000	$3,100
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,825	$3,500	$3,700
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,150	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600

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 $3,200. 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 $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $43.50. There are a total of 4 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $39.93. There are a total of 25 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 $33.37. There are a total of 38 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.