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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

What is the average rent in Arlington, MA?

$2,327/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,327 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Arlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Arlington, you can expect to pay about $1,965 per month for a studio, $2,327 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,460 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,924 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,965/month
424 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,327/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,460/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,924/month
1,491 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,780/month
2,185 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,330/month
3,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,738/month
1,664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,240/month
2,281 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,914/month
3,610 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,348/month
5,302 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,559/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,070/month
2,879 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,850/month
3,602 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.1%, which averages out to $118 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, MA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
65% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Brattle, Arlington Center and Arlington Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,570/month
707 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,604/month
799 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,738/month
690 Sq Ft
East Arlington
$2,955/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, East Arlington, Arlington Heights and Arlington Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Arlington
$2,955/month
728 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,738/month
690 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,604/month
799 Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,570/month
707 Sq Ft

Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Arlington with the most apartments available are Brattle, East Arlington and Arlington Center .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,570/month
707 Sq Ft
East Arlington
$2,955/month
728 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,604/month
799 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,738/month
690 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, MA?

Because the average rent in Arlington is $2,327, you’ll want to make about $7,756 per month or $93,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Brattle

Arlington, MA

East Arlington

Arlington, MA

Studio
$1,957/month
$1,589/month
One Bedroom
$2,412/month
$1,933/month
Two Bedroom
$3,926/month
$2,413/month
Three Bedroom
$4,924/month
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$2,851 - $12,545 Total Monthly Price

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605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord Ave,
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$2,600 - $4,400 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

The Artemis at Arlington Heights

The Artemis at Arlington Heights

1163 Massachusetts Ave,
Arlington, MA 02476

$2,550 - $4,950 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Brigham Square Apartments

Brigham Square Apartments

30 Mill St,
Arlington, MA 02476

$2,381 - $5,360 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Arlington, MA

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Greystar
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  • 957,498

    Units

  • 896

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3 Communities in Arlington
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 715

    Communities

  • 198,736

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

3 Communities in Arlington
Bozzuto
Bozzuto
  • 389

    Communities

  • 119,271

    Units

  • 158

    Cities

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The Hamilton Company
The Hamilton Company
  • 22

    Communities

  • 3,252

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 Communities in Arlington
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 184

    Communities

  • 52,881

    Units

  • 134

    Cities

1 Community in Arlington
The Dolben Company
The Dolben Company
  • 62

    Communities

  • 14,822

    Units

  • 46

    Cities

1 Community in Arlington
Peabody Properties
Peabody Properties
  • 23

    Communities

  • 2,351

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

1 Community in Arlington
Charlesgate Realty Group
Charlesgate Realty Group
  • 24

    Communities

  • 1,350

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

1 Community in Arlington

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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