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Arlington, MA

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A great place to raise a family on the west side of Boston.

Bicycling Bicycle-Friendly Schools Family-Friendly Safe Upscale Commuter History

Sitting roughly six miles from downtown Boston, Arlington is arguably one of the best options in the area for families. The town boasts excellent schools and one of the lowest crime rates in the region. The community is very conducive to bicycling, with the Minuteman Bikeway connecting several of the town’s neighborhoods and many of the busier roadways incorporating dedicated bike lanes.

Nowhere in town is very far from a public park or a golf course, making outdoor recreation highly accessible from anywhere you may choose to rent. Just outside of town, attractions like the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stone Zoo, and Walden Pond State Reservation offer more good reasons to get outside. To the south, the Concord Turnpike connects Arlington to I-95, making it easy to get anywhere you need to go.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Arlington, MA is $2,400 for a studio, $2,384 for one bedroom, $3,635 for two bedrooms, and $5,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,384/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$6,085/month
3,876 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,551/month
4,890 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,652/month
2,575 Sq Ft
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Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Thompson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

8
out of 10

M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

8
out of 10

Brackett Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

8
out of 10

Bishop Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

8
out of 10

Peirce

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

8
out of 10

Ottoson Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

922 Students

9
out of 10

Arlington High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,527 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Beaver Brook Reservation
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Longfellow National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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