What's the average rent in Arlington, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,685 per month, which is 38% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,685

-7.4%-$215 decrease month-over-month

-1.3%-$35 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

186

APARTMENTS

$2,061

HOUSES

$4,133

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arlington, MA at $2,061 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,133 per month. Townhomes average $3,400 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	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,950
All	$2,685

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$3,400

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arlington, MA is $3,000 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,450

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$3,911
3 Bedrooms	$4,133
4 Bedrooms	$3,950
All	$4,133

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arlington, MA is $1,050 per month, followed by $3,911 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,133 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,950 for a 4 bedroom house.