Luxe at Alewife
80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,669 - $12,933
Rental Market Trends in Arlington, MA
What is the average rent in Arlington, MA?
$2,357/month
Average Rent
632 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,357 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,623/month, making Arlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Arlington, you can expect to pay about $2,343 per month for a studio, $2,357 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,378 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,933 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Arlington, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $92 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Arlington, MA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?
Based on current rent prices, Brattle, Arlington Heights and Arlington Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?
Based on current rent prices, East Arlington, Arlington Center and Arlington Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.
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Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Arlington with the most apartments available are East Arlington, Brattle and Arlington Center .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, MA?
Because the average rent in Arlington is $2,357, you’ll want to make about $7,856 per month or $94,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Arlington, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Arlington, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,486/month
$1,518/month
One Bedroom
$2,612/month
$1,860/month
Two Bedroom
$3,170/month
$1,925/month
Three Bedroom
$4,933/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.