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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

What is the average rent in Arlington, MA?

$2,382/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,382 per month. This is 46% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,300 per month for a studio, $2,382 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,450 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,000 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,300/month
511 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,382/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,450/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,000/month
1,470 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,116/month
3,370 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,305/month
2,106 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,732/month
3,826 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,656/month
2,629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,679/month
3,143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,901/month
5,477 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,701/month
6,864 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,205/month
4,307 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,216/month
3,982 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,575/month
5,579 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $60 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, MA
Last Updated July 2025
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
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
76% 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 Heights and Arlington Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,517/month
694 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,665/month
680 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$3,058/month
3,610 Sq Ft
East Arlington
$3,573/month
1,498 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Arlington
$3,573/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$3,058/month
3,610 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,665/month
680 Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,517/month
694 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 Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,517/month
694 Sq Ft
East Arlington
$3,573/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,665/month
680 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$3,058/month
3,610 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 $2,382, you’ll want to make about $7,940 per month or $95,280 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
$2,229/month
$1,523/month
One Bedroom
$2,656/month
$1,880/month
Two Bedroom
$3,188/month
$3,617/month
Three Bedroom
$5,000/month
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Studio - 2 Beds | $2,490 - $4,230

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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