What's the average rent in Arlington, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,578 per month, which is 35% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,578

3.1%$78 increase month-over-month

-4.5%-$122 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

174

APARTMENTS

$2,748

HOUSES

$4,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,995

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arlington, MA at $2,748 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,995 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	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$2,578

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$3,995
3 Bedrooms	$4,850
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arlington, MA is $1,900 per month, followed by $3,995 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,817
3 Bedrooms	$3,889
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,817 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,889 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$3,700
3 Bedrooms	$5,950
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$4,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arlington, MA is $2,150 per month, followed by $3,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.