18-20 Appleton Pl #2, Arlington, MA 02476
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OFF MARKET

18-20 Appleton Pl #2
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,351 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,351 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
1,351 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 18-20 Appleton Pl #2.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment in Prime Arlington Heights Location!

This bright and inviting unit spans the second and third floors of a well-maintained two-family home, offering three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a spacious living room, a formal dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen. Enjoy exclusive access to both a charming three-season front porch and a cozy rear sunroom perfect for relaxing or working from home.

The apartment features beautiful natural woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and updated windows throughout. The kitchen and bathroom have been recently renovated for modern comfort, and the entire unit has been freshly painted. The brand-new kitchen floor adds a clean, updated touch, and gas-powered steam heating ensures reliable warmth during colder months. In-unit washer and dryer are also included for added convenience.

Located in a highly desirable Arlington Heights neighborhood, the home is just steps from the MBTA 77 bus to Harvard Square, the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, and Arlington's excellent public schools. Easy access to Route 2, local shops, restaurants, and parks makes this an ideal place to call home.

No broker fee

First and last month's rent + security deposit due at signing

1-year lease

Landlord covers water

Tenant responsible for gas and electricity

2 off-street parking space included

Snow removal included

Up to 2 pets permitted (with approval)

No smoking allowed

Don't miss out on this beautifully updated, ideally located home in one of Arlington's most sought-after neighborhoods!

No Broker Fee! First and last month's rent plus a security deposit due at signing.

No smoking allowed; Up to 2 pets permitted with additional pet rents.

Lease Terms: 1-year lease. Owner covers water; renter is responsible for gas and electricity. 2 car parking included. Snow removal included.
18-20 Appleton Pl #2, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,351 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 7, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,362/month.

Home Details for 18-20 Appleton Pl #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 18-20 Appleton Pl #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
39 Forest St #39A, Arlington, MA
0.16
Apartment
$710,000
07/23/26
2
2
915 sqft
3 Colonial Village Dr #10, Arlington, MA
0.60
Apartment
$370,000
09/17/25
2
1
669 sqft
12 Colonial Village Dr, Arlington, MA
0.60
Apartment
$350,000
05/22/26
1
1
663 sqft
35 Windsor St, Arlington, MA
2.27
Apartment
$760,000
12/04/25
2
1
1,075 sqft
29 Harvard Ave, Medford, MA
2.12
Apartment
$430,000
01/26/26
1
1
610 sqft
38 Lafayette St, Arlington, MA
2.42
Apartment
$986,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,649 sqft
93-95 Griswold St, Cambridge, MA
2.25
Apartment
$1,700,000
03/19/26
4
3.5
2,294 sqft
28 Fairmount Ave, Somerville, MA
2.73
Apartment
$1,179,750
10/31/18
3
1
800 sqft
157 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA
2.41
Apartment
$945,000
04/03/26
4
3
1,865 sqft
57 Farragut Ave, Somerville, MA
2.60
Apartment
$1,310,000
04/22/26
2
1
2,808 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Arlington

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Swetag009
    "Perfect for families with kids, great neighborhood, trick n treat, family events, kids park, fun for families!"
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  • Amber M Halt
    "Easy commute, traffic during rush hour but nothing worse than normal boston traffic. Easy access to the train. Lots of trails for commuting via bike or walking. Lots of parks."
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  • Nick Gotch
    "It’s a very family friendly neighborhood in close proximity to both downtown Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
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  • Bonfiglio.lc
    "Great school, safe, welcoming. Many grocery stores, coffee shops and activities for kids. We love living here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of places to walk your dog with plenty of hills for good exercise. Local park has off-leash times for pup to roam (with your supervision of course)"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for three years and wish I didn’t. Crime, broken windshields, stolen bikes. Just like I was living in NYC in the 80’s. "
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  • Ge X.
    "Summer music event has been very well organized every year. A lot of libraries and sing along events for kids. Not to mention tons of playgrounds, parks, trails that are easily accessible to residents."
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  • Rgiulietti61
    "Excellent schools playgrounds close by. very walkable from most parts of town bike path runs through the town. Easy access to the T. Easy commute into Boston. Off major highways. Tons of restaurants from take out to dine in. Farmers market in the center During the warmer months. "
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  • Graham B.
    "Nice safe place to live. Good schools and transport network to the various middle and high schools. High school is about to be rebuilt. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "Arlington center is lovely, historic, convenient and a perfect blend of suburb and city. Just too bad they blocked the red line from coming here. "
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  • Malissa B.
    "I work from home because the commute is a bit of a pain. If I do go into our Back Bay office, it can take upwards of 25 minutes to drive to Alewife station and an addition 40-60 minutes to take the T to Boston."
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  • Younia
    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "There really isn’t a better place in terms of density - not too dense but not completely auto-reliant. Mass transit and distribution of retail throughout neighborhoods could be better so we don’t have to use cars at all. "
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  • Allysonsaunders
    "There are many dog owners frequently walking dogs. We are also a couple of blocks from the mystic river with a beautiful natural walk way that is very popular with dog walkers."
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  • Jennifer_27
    "Very easy. Live on an ultra quiet side street but it’s just minutes from Rte. 2 and 128, and 20 minutes from 93. "
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  • Lakshmiswethadri
    "Public transport is not that great. Bus facility is ok. But the are is good for living. It shld be good if we get train facility from here"
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  • Shawn T.
    "Arlington is a beautiful and quiet suburb that is super super close to a train station that’ll take you straight into Boston. You get that nice quiet suburb feel with easy access to the city"
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  • Shawn T.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. Although they usually own their house or apartment. Finding an apartment that allows dogs and is affordable is very difficult/almost impossible in all of Boston, and Arlington is no exception."
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  • Sarah B.
    "Easy! I work 15 minutes away by car and hit no major traffic. If i need to get downtown I can walk to Alewife, Davis, or pick up a bus."
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  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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  • Jrcallinan
    "I have owned dogs in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and love the fact that there are parks to run off leash and many other dog owners. "
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  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Dbuiiock50913
    "I've lived in the area for 3 years. Neighbors are friendly, playground and splash pad are good for the kids, close by the commuter rail and 5m walk to nearest buses going to Arlington Center, Cambridge, or Alewife. "
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  • Joy M.
    "I’m visiting a clients home and this is my first time in Arlington. I love it, it seems like a really nice town and a good place to live if you want to start a family or are a in college or are just living by urself"
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  • Jordan
    "Arlington is a really beautiful town that is huge and obnoxiously overpriced. Traffic from Arlington to Boston is ridiculous and in general the town is pretty boring."
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  • Lou.villirilli
    "Very safe, lots of parks, schools, etc. Very family friendly. Low crime rate, very few bars/liquor stores. Overall it’s a veddy nice. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "My commute is very easy as I work in this town as well that being said there is public transportation to get you anywhere you need"
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  • Cassie H.
    "Lots of dog owners live here, and there are many well-kept paths and walkways and parks to enjoy, including an enclosed dog park. People generally pick up after their dogs and respect the lease laws."
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  • Josh
    "Bicycle to Woburn. Backroads most of the way. Traffic is not too bad. There can be some glass on the roads, so watch out for that. "
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  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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  • Empaloalto
    "I have lived here for 14 years, with and without kids. Super family friendly neighborhood, nice walking distance to all the important things. Very safe and comfortable."
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  • Nels
    "Best possible place for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. Beautiful. And lots of great dogs to observe "
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  • Jordan
    "Limited off leash hours and happy to ticket. Though there are plenty of dog owners, people are pretty anti dog in general in Arlington. "
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  • Maureen L.
    "Great neighborhood! We love our neighbors who have become family! We are close to everything - easy commute into Boston with all the charm of the suburbs. "
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  • T. M. H.
    "Porch fest and town day are eventful. A lot of vendors/musicians around. It’s pretty busy at those times but also very diverse climate. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Local shop events, 5ks for local charities, many hip shops and restaurants, the Capitol Theater makes for great date night. Arlington day and porch fest!"
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  • Justinharpin
    "Beer garden on the weekend and farmers market one day a week. There’s always something going on! There’s a community garden as well "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,150
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,150
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,200
Nov 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,020
Nov 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,020
Price decreased by 1%

Frequently asked questions about 18-20 Appleton Pl #2

  • Is Arlington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Arlington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Arlington?
    The median sale price in Arlington is $997K. That is down $29.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Arlington?
    Residents describe Arlington, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Arlington, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 18-20 Appleton Pl #2?
    The closest schools to 18-20 Appleton Pl #2 in Arlington, MA are Arlington High School (rated 10/10), Brackett Elementary School (rated 7/10), Gibbs School (Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10).
  • Does 18-20 Appleton Pl #2 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 18-20 Appleton Pl #2 in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 18-20 Appleton Pl #2 have parking?
    Yes, 18-20 Appleton Pl #2 in Arlington, MA has on-site parking.

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