Arlington, MA Rent History

116 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,925
1-year change
+3.1%
$87/mo
5-year change
+27.8%
$637/mo
10-year change
+47.5%
$942/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Arlington

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$1,976/mo—0.0%
2018$2,066/mo+4.6%+4.6%
2019$2,134/mo+3.3%+8.0%
2020$2,245/mo+5.2%+13.6%
2021$2,125/mo-5.3%+7.5%
2022$2,452/mo+15.4%+24.1%
2023$2,630/mo+7.3%+33.1%
2024$2,728/mo+3.7%+38.1%
2025$2,848/mo+4.4%+44.1%
2026$2,852/mo+0.1%+44.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Arlington changed since 2017?

Median rent in Arlington, MA was $1,983 in 2017-01 and is $2,925 as of 2026-09 — a change of $942 per month over 9 years.

How much has Arlington rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Arlington, MA has changed +27.8% ($637 per month). The current median is $2,925.

What has rent in Arlington done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Arlington, MA has changed +47.5% ($942 per month). It is now $2,925.

Is rent in Arlington going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Arlington, MA has increased +3.1% ($87/mo). Current median: $2,925.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.