Average Rent in Arlington, MA

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Current Versus Historical Arlington, MA Rents

Arlington rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $425 (28.33%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,925. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-5.04%) year-over-year from $2,133 to $2,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $21 (0.79%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,663. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (10.14%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,517 (-22.58%) year-over-year from $6,717 to $5,200. 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 down by 2.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.77	$2,025	$2,133 (-5.04%)	$1,642 (23.35%)
2 BR	$2.61	$2,663	$2,642 (0.79%)	$2,465 (8.01%)
3 BR	$2.13	$3,800	$3,450 (10.14%)	$2,708 (40.31%)
4+ BR	$2.47	$5,200	$6,717 (-22.58%)	$4,075 (27.61%)

Historical Rents in Arlington, MA

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Top Cities Near Arlington

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Arlington. The average rent in Arlington is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,985, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arlington, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 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 25.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arlington, MA are about 7.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Arlington, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,625	$2,998	$2,985
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,650	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,025	$3,600	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington. Some of these neighborhoods include Neighborhood Nine, West End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Arlington, MA is currently around $3,600 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arlington's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arlington, Neighborhood Nine has the most affordable average rent at $3,100 per month. Whereas, at $3,650 average rent per month, East Cambridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arlington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$2,800	$3,575	$3,100
West End, Boston, MA	$2,723	$3,453	$4,500	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,168	$3,500	$3,921	$3,650

Top Counties Near Arlington

There are a total of 3 counties located by Arlington, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Medford, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,985. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, 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 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arlington, MA is 7.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,625	$2,998	$2,985
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,650	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,025	$3,600	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Arlington

There is one zipcode in or near Arlington, MA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,998.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Arlington, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998

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 $3,000. 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.77. There are a total of 9 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $2.61. There are a total of 13 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 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Arlington, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.