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19 Arizona Ter

ArlingtonMA02474
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7 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

7 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
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71 Martin St

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Arlington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.18 price per square foot 54 West St Model at 54 West St, Unit #19 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3 Forest St Model at 3 Forest St, Unit #202 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Edgeworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
146 Mount Auburn St, Unit 144-B146 Mount Auburn StStudio ,1BA$0.21
146 Mount Auburn St, Unit 144-B146 Mount Auburn StStudio ,1BA$0.21
122 Trapelo Rd, Unit #33122 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 21011 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 3989 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $14,000. There are also 1912 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $420 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington ranges from $420 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,640.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington range from $925 to $12,933, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $420 to $12,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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