20 Appleton Pl #1, Arlington, MA 02476
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20 Appleton Pl #1
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,111 sqft
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Cost and fees breakdown

$2,850/mo

$2,850 deposit, available 9/1
Original price: $2,900
Total price
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$2,850/mo

$2,850 deposit, avail. 9/1
Original price: $2,900
Total price
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This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total price. Learn more
Cost and fees breakdown
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,111 sqft

Home Highlights

Pets
Dogs & Cats
Outdoor
Patio
Climate Control
Baseboard Heating
Listed
45 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 20 Appleton Pl #1.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

NO BROKER FEE! Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment in Prime Arlington Heights Location!

Welcome to this bright and inviting first-floor unit in a well-maintained two-family home. This spacious apartment offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a generous living room, a formal dining room, and a large, updated kitchen. Enjoy exclusive access to a charming three-season front porch and a cozy rear sunroom perfect for relaxing or working from home.

The apartment showcases 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. Modern kitchen appliances and refinished floors add to the appeal. Gas-powered hot water heating ensures cozy warmth in the colder months, and in-unit washer and dryer provide added convenience.

Situated in a highly desirable Arlington Heights neighborhood, the home is just steps from the MBTA 77 bus to Harvard Square, the Minuteman Bikeway, and top-rated public schools. With easy access to Route 2, local shops, restaurants, and parks, this is an ideal place to call home.

Rental Details:

No broker fee

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

1-year lease

Water and snow removal included
2 off-street parking spaces included.

Tenant responsible for gas and electricity

Up to 2 pets allowed (with approval)

No smoking permitted

Don't miss this beautifully updated apartment in one of Arlington's most sought-after neighborhoods schedule a viewing today!

Details for 20 Appleton Pl #1

Interior Features

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

Days on Market

Days on Market: 45 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: Sep 1stCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $2,850

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees (based on 12-month lease)
  • Base rent
    $2,850/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $2,850
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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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

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  • 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
Aug 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,850
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,900
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 29, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,950
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,050

Frequently asked questions about 20 Appleton Pl #1

  • What income do you need to rent 20 Appleton Pl #1?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $105K per year to rent 20 Appleton Pl #1 in Arlington, MA at $2,850/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 20 Appleton Pl #1?
    20 Appleton Pl #1 in Arlington, MA allows cats and small dogs.
  • What's the average rent in Arlington?
    The average rent in Arlington is $2,889 per month.
  • How does the rent for 20 Appleton Pl #1 compare to similar 2-bedroom apartments in Arlington?
    20 Appleton Pl #1 in Arlington, MA rents about 11% below the area average for 2-bedroom apartments in Arlington ($3,208/mo).
  • Does 20 Appleton Pl #1 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 20 Appleton Pl #1 in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 20 Appleton Pl #1 have parking?
    Yes, 20 Appleton Pl #1 in Arlington, MA has on-site parking.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$102,600 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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20 Appleton Pl #1, Arlington, MA is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,111 sqft apartment. 20 Appleton Pl #1 was listed for rent for $2,850/month on Jul 8, 2026. This property is pet friendly.