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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

What is the average rent in Arlington, MA?

$2,371/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

Arlington, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,371 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Arlington one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Arlington average $2,182 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $2,371 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $3,512 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $5,191 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,182/month
424 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,371/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,512/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,191/month
1,491 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,211/month
1,877 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,295/month
2,935 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,633/month
1,902 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,319/month
3,260 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,849/month
3,621 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,208/month
5,476 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,464/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,395/month
3,115 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,203/month
3,218 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $50 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, MA
Last Updated June 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
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
68% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

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
$2,481/month
686 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,746/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,783/month
794 Sq Ft
East Arlington
$3,494/month
979 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
$3,494/month
979 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,783/month
794 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,746/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,481/month
686 Sq Ft

Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Arlington
$3,494/month
979 Sq Ft
Brattle
$2,481/month
686 Sq Ft
Arlington Center
$2,746/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,783/month
794 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 $2,371, you’ll want to make about $7,903 per month or $94,836 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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Arlington, MA

1,274 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Arlington, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Arlington, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Brattle

Arlington, MA

East Arlington

Arlington, MA

Studio
$2,021/month
$1,619/month
One Bedroom
$2,470/month
$1,940/month
Two Bedroom
$3,968/month
$2,215/month
Three Bedroom
$5,191/month
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605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord Ave,
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$2,850 - $3,400 Plus Fees

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Brigham Square Apartments

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The Artemis at Arlington Heights

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Arlington, MA 02476

$2,765 - $4,890 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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