8 Robbins Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02476
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  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,300 sqft

8 Robbins Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02476

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1939
2,300 sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8 Robbins Rd #2.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This four bedroom plus office, two bathroom, bracket school District, newer renovated apartment is the perfect place to call your next home. This apartment is on the top two floors of a house with a large enclosed front porch and back deck. Shared patio in the backyard. Open floor, plan, kitchen, living, and dining. Great kitchen with all modern stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Cozy gas fireplace in the in the living room. First floor has two nice sized bedrooms and a full bath to use however you choose. Second floor has two bedrooms and a great office and a full bath with a large linen closet. Laundry is on the second floor which is always appreciated. All four bedrooms are spacious and have great closet space and the extra smaller room is still a good size and has a walk-in closet . Great air conditioning and forced hot air. Short distance to stop and shop, Whole Foods, and Arlington Center with its lively local shops, restaurants, and festivals. The bike path is just over Mass Abe and the bus stop is only a block away . Under a mile to Arlington Reservoir beach. Excellent public school system and engaged community. It is also the ideal location for exploring everything. T station, plenty of public transportation that will get you into Boston, Somerville and Cambridge, under half an hour. Very close to route two as well . One garage parking spot and driveway parking that isn't tandem with the neighbor. Don't miss this. Last and security required. No pets. Available 8/15/26 NO BROKERS FEE.

Prefer 24 month lease or more. Tenant pays all utilities including his own water. No pets, no smoking.
8 Robbins Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,300 sqft apartment built in 1939. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $4,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 18, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,797/month.

Home Details for 8 Robbins Rd #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, FireplaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Community

Other
Playground

Additional Information

Playground

Comparable Sales for 8 Robbins Rd #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Arlington, MA
0.50
Apartment
$1,015,000
04/07/26
1
1
-
39 Forest St #39A, Arlington, MA
0.34
Apartment
$710,000
07/23/26
2
2
915 sqft
12 Colonial Village Dr, Arlington, MA
0.84
Apartment
$350,000
05/22/26
1
1
663 sqft
38 Lafayette St, Arlington, MA
2.18
Apartment
$986,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,649 sqft
93-95 Griswold St, Cambridge, MA
2.05
Apartment
$1,700,000
03/19/26
4
3.5
2,294 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Somerville, MA
2.19
Apartment
$1,349,000
08/20/26
4
1
-
79 Fairfax St, Somerville, MA
2.17
Apartment
$685,000
10/15/25
2
1
9,999 sqft
157 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA
2.19
Apartment
$945,000
04/03/26
4
3
1,865 sqft
115 Beech St, Belmont, MA
2.55
Apartment
$1,000,000
07/09/26
3
1
1,300 sqft
354 School St, Watertown, MA
3.18
Apartment
$1,005,000
04/15/26
3
2
2,228 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Arlington

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,797/mo
Average rent
$2.68K
$215MoM
Available listings
186
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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
Apr 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,800
Apr 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,800
Oct 27, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Oct 4, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,000
Apr 22, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 8 Robbins Rd #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 $1.01M. That is up $11.67K 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 8 Robbins Rd #2?
    The closest schools to 8 Robbins Rd #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 8 Robbins Rd #2 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Robbins Rd #2 in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8 Robbins Rd #2 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Robbins Rd #2 in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.

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