Studio Apartment Rent in Arlington, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Arlington, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $3,043 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Arlington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Arlington
Compare Arlington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Arlington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Arlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont, MA | 1.9 mi | $2,570 | +$370 (+17%) |
| Winchester, MA | 2.8 mi | $2,470 | +$270 (+12%) |
| Medford, MA | 4 mi | $2,470 | +$270 (+12%) |
| Somerville, MA | 4.7 mi | $2,633 | +$433 (+20%) |
| Woburn, MA | 4.9 mi | $2,350 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Newton, MA | 5 mi | $2,445 | +$245 (+11%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 5.1 mi | $3,080 | +$880 (+40%) |
| Waltham, MA | 5.3 mi | $2,463 | +$263 (+12%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,360 | +$1,160 (+53%) |
| Burlington, MA | 6.4 mi | $2,580 | +$380 (+17%) |
| Brookline, MA | 6.6 mi | $3,133 | +$933 (+42%) |
| Malden, MA | 7.4 mi | $2,290 | +$90 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Arlington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Arlington?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Arlington, Massachusetts is $2,200 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $3,043.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Arlington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,000 ($7,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Arlington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Arlington's studio median of $2,200 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Arlington rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Arlington ranks #74 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Arlington?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Arlington.