What's the average rent in Arlington, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,900 per month, which is 48% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,900

-1.7%-$50 decrease month-over-month

7.4%$200 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

188

APARTMENTS

$2,849

HOUSES

$4,925

TOWNHOUSES

$4,450

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arlington, MA at $2,849 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,925 per month. Townhomes average $4,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,975
3 Bedrooms	$3,850
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$2,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,975 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,990
3 Bedrooms	$4,450
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$4,450

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Arlington, MA is $3,990 per month, followed by $4,450 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$2,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,599
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	$6,200
All	$4,925

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arlington, MA is $2,250 per month, followed by $3,599 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,200 for a 4 bedroom house.