Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, MA from $1,900 (34 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available East Arlington Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $0.23 price per square foot 78 Decatur St Model at 78 Decatur St, Unit 3 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the 2572 Massachusetts Ave Model at 2572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 starting at $4,500 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
78 Decatur St, Unit 378 Decatur St1BR,1BA$0.23
2572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 22572 Massachusetts Ave4BR,2BA$0.45
89 Grafton St89 Grafton St2BR,1BA$1.32
314 Massachusetts Ave314 Massachusetts Ave4BR,2BA$2.63
2572 Massachusetts Ave2572 Massachusetts Ave4BR,2BA$2.50
9 Bartlett Ave, Unit 29 Bartlett Ave3BR,2BA$2.39
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$2.60
5 Patrick St, Unit 25 Patrick St3BR,1.5BA$2.46
80 Beacon St, Unit 180 Beacon St2BR,1BA$2.39
24 Henderson St, Unit 324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$2.50

Getting Around the East Arlington Neighborhood in Arlington, MA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Arlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Arlington is at 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Arlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Arlington is starting from $2,600 at Watermills.

What is the most affordable East Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 605 Concord at Fresh Pond and starts from $5,300.

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