Average Rent in Arlington, MA

Current Versus Historical Arlington, MA Rents

Arlington rentals average $0 for a 4-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,800, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $74 (4.55%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $144 (7.24%) year-over-year from $1,991 to $2,135. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (2.24%) year-over-year from $2,788 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (8.40%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-4.83%) year-over-year from $4,833 to $4,600. 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 1.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)

Historical Rents in Arlington, MA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $3,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cambridge, MA, with an average rent of $3,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, MA are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Arlington, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,768	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, East Cambridge, and West End. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA is currently around $3,734 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $4,062 average rent per month, Kendall Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,547	$3,085
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,989	$3,342	$4,395	$3,700
West End, Boston, MA	$3,140	$3,578	$4,938	$3,768
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,010	$4,660	$4,062

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 4 counties located by Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cambridge, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Arlington, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Arlington, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arlington, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,858	$3,063	$3,768	$3,400

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,342. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02138, Cambridge, MA at $2,859 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,115 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,820. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arlington, MA is $3,398 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,215 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Arlington, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,398	$4,215	$3,695
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,866	$4,465	$4,115
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,726	$3,571	$2,859
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,587	$2,943	$3,547	$3,079
02141, Cambridge, MA	$3,042	$3,630	$4,477	$3,342

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 $4,800. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA is around $3,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.