Arlington, MA rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Arlington, MA is $2,800.

Average rent

$2,800

Month-over-month change

+$105

Year-over-year change

+$200

Available rentals

197

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $990 to $8,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0001
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7002
$1,8006
$1,9009
$2,00017
$2,10027
$2,20019
$2,30012
$2,40021
$2,50016
$2,60013
$2,70013
$2,80017
$2,90010
$3,0009
$3,1009
$3,20011
$3,30012
$3,40010
$3,5007
$3,6004
$3,7004
$3,8005
$3,9004
$4,0005
$4,1002
$4,2002
$4,3003
$4,4003
$4,5001
$4,7002
$4,8003
$4,9004
$5,000+15

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,775$2,495
Feb$2,700$2,375
Mar$2,650$2,525
Apr$2,525$2,600
May$2,650$2,600
Jun$2,725$2,600
Jul$2,850$2,600
Aug$2,700$2,700
Sep$2,600No data
Oct$2,650No data
Nov$2,400No data
Dec$2,500No data

Market temperature

The Arlington, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Arlington, MA is 33% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Arlington, MA?

The average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,800.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Arlington, MA?

Houses in Arlington, MA rent between $990 - $8,500 with an average rent of $2,800.

3. How has the rent in Arlington, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Arlington, MA increased by $200

4. How much has the rent in Arlington, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Arlington, MA increased by $105

5. How many available rentals are there in Arlington, MA?

There are currently 197 rentals available in Arlington, MA.

6. How do rent prices in Arlington, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Arlington, MA is $2,800 — 33.33% higher the national average of $2,100.