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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA

2,344 Rentals
  1. Building Photo - 119 Pleasant St
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,950

    119 Pleasant St

    119 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
  2. Building Photo - 24 Park Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,600+

    24 Park Ave

    24 Park Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
  3. Building Photo - 9 Ryder St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100

    9 Ryder St

    9 Ryder St, Arlington, MA 02476
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Arlington at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,372
(All bedrooms and property types)
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8

School Rating

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Schools in Arlington
48

Some Transit

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Transportation in Arlington
81

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Arlington

Arlington, MA Apartments for Rent

Located six miles northwest of Boston, Arlington combines historic character with contemporary living along the scenic Mystic Lakes and Spy Pond. The town's convenient location and transportation options, including MBTA bus routes and the Minuteman Bikeway, connect residents to Cambridge and Boston for easy commuting.

Arlington Center features local shops and dining establishments, while residential areas like Arlington Heights showcase tree-lined streets. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,360 monthly with typical units around 631 square feet. The town features several outdoor spaces including Menotomy Rocks Park and Robbins Farm Park, where visitors can enjoy views of the Boston skyline. The historic Regent Theatre anchors the arts scene, while public transportation and well-maintained parks contribute to Arlington's appeal as a residential community.

Renting in Arlington

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Getting Around Arlington

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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.
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Education

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Grades 9-12
1,527 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
922 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
397 Students

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