Apartments to rent in 02474, Arlington

02474 (East Arlington) is a residential section of Arlington, MA with a mix of multi-family housing and single-family streets, easy access to parks like Spy Pond and to regional transit connections toward Alewife and downtown Boston. This page covers local rent ranges, schools, safety, commute times and nearby amenities specific to ZIP 02474.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02474 — East Arlington High Good Safe Good
02476 — Arlington Center High Good Safe Excellent
02140 — Medford Square Average Fair Safe Good
02144 — Ball Square High Good Safe Excellent
02420 — Lexington Center High Excellent Very Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: USHousingData (Fair Market Rents) & local listings

ZIP 02474 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,600 – $2,400
1 bedroom
$1,800 – $2,600
2 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,300
3 bedroom
$3,000 – $4,000

Source: USHousingData (Fair Market Rents) & local listings

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02474 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

John A. Bishop School

⭐ ⭐ 9/10 GreatSchools / local listings
25 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
🧭 In-ZIP (02474)

Top Private Schools

Lesley Ellis School

⭐ Not rated School listings
41 Foster St, Arlington / nearby
🧭 ~0.5–1.0 mi

St. Agnes School

⭐ Not rated Local listings
39 Medford St, Arlington, MA
🧭 ~0.6 mi

Source: GreatSchools / Arlington Public Schools listing pages

02474 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Arlington (which includes ZIP 02474) reports lower-than-average violent and property crime rates compared with state and national averages; NeighborhoodScout and local police data indicate property crime (theft) is the majority of incidents while violent crime is low. 02474 is generally considered a safe, residential ZIP but petty thefts and occasional vehicle break-ins occur — standard precautions (secure parking, remove valuables, exterior lighting) are recommended.

Source: NeighborhoodScout (FBI-based aggregated data)

02474 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~71
Very Walkable (many errands can be done on foot in central parts of the ZIP; walkability varies block-to-block)
Transit Score ~50
Good Transit — multiple MBTA bus connections to Alewife and bus links toward Medford/Somerville; no direct heavy rail in-Arlington but frequent feeder buses connect to Red Line.
Bike Score ~88
Very Bikeable — good neighborhood bike infrastructure and proximity to the Minuteman Bikeway and local bike routes.
<35 min
To Downtown Boston (typical) via local bus to Alewife + Red Line or via express buses; times vary with transfers and peak traffic.

Source: WalkScore / local transit planning (WalkScore listings and Boston MPO analysis)

02474, Arlington Summary

Overview

02474 covers East Arlington and adjacent neighborhoods — a primarily residential ZIP with a mix of multi-family buildings and single-family streets. It offers good access to local parks (Spy Pond), solid public schools, and MBTA bus connections that link to the Red Line at Alewife for downtown commutes. Rents are above national averages but competitive for the inner-ring Boston suburbs.

Key Features

  • Parks & outdoor life: Spy Pond and nearby green spaces plus proximity to the Minuteman Bikeway give strong outdoor and biking options.
  • Good schools: Multiple Arlington public elementary schools serve the ZIP (Hardy, Thompson, Bishop) and Arlington High / Ottoson Middle are highly rated nearby.
  • Transit links to Boston: Feeder bus service connects 02474 to Alewife (Red Line), providing a reliable transit path to downtown Boston.
  • Residential character: Tree-lined streets, older multi-family buildings and a stable owner/renter mix (roughly 60/40 owner/renter by housing units).

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of multi-family and single-family housing; strong owner-occupancy but notable rental inventory.
  • Median gross rent ~$2,100–$2,300 (ACS / local listings range); Fair Market Rents indicate 1BR/2BR in the $2,300–3,300 range for typical units.
  • Tight vacancy and strong demand in season; older buildings often command premium for updates/amenities.

History

  • Historic New England suburb: Arlington (Menotomy historically) grew as a streetcar and commuter suburb of Boston — many neighborhoods in 02474 retain early-20th-century housing stock and neighborhood parks.
  • Minuteman Bikeway: The nearby Minuteman Bikeway (regional rail-trail) runs along Arlington's southern boundary and is a long-standing community amenity for recreation and bike commuting.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Family-oriented: High share of family households and strong public-school enrollment make 02474 popular with families.
  • Professional commuter base: Many residents commute to Boston/Cambridge for work; area shows higher-than-average household incomes for Middlesex County.
  • Active outdoors: High bikeability and easy access to parks/ponds encourage walking, biking and outdoor activities.