East Arlington

Arlington, MA

East Arlington - Arlington, MA

Area Guide

Located fewer than 10 miles northwest of downtown Boston, the bustling neighborhood of East Arlington combines a small-town atmosphere with the active nightlife of a larger city. The commercial district runs along Massachusetts Avenue, while homes for rent line the side streets. Many commuters walk or bike the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the Alewife T stop, which takes them into Boston and Cambridge.

Before leaving your East Arlington apartment for work, walk to Quebrada Baking Company for a cup of coffee and a handmade almond croissant. Pizza lovers enjoy the creative pies available at Za and the thin-crust pizzas at OTTO. For a night out, check out the films at the historic Capitol Theatre, which was built in 1925. Film patrons can purchase ice cream at Capitol Creamery right around the corner to satisfy the night's sweet tooth.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in East Arlington is $1,585 for a studio, $1,922 for one bedroom, and $2,403 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Arlington has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Studio
80 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,585/month

Average Rent

1 BR
657 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,922/month

Average Rent

2 BR
676 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,403/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Longfellow National Historic Site

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in East Arlington

Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord Tpke,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,247 - $7,876 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

109 Oxford St

109 Oxford St,
Arlington, MA 02474

$2,400 - $2,550 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett St,
Arlington, MA 02474

$2,000 - $2,200 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

276 Massachusetts Ave

276 Massachusetts Ave,
Arlington, MA 02474

$2,050

1 Bed

33 Lafayette St

33 Lafayette St,
Arlington, MA 02474

$3,250

2 Beds

55 Victoria St

55 Victoria St,
Somerville, MA 02144

$3,260

3 Beds

281 Alewife Brook Pkwy

281 Alewife Brook Pkwy,
Somerville, MA 02144

$3,600

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

39 Waterhouse St

39 Waterhouse St,
Somerville, MA 02144

$3,400

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

203 Concord Tpke

203 Concord Tpke,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,247

Studio | 12 Month Lease