Apartments to rent in 02476, Arlington

02476 covers central Arlington (Arlington Center and Arlington Heights). A walkable, family-oriented ZIP with strong public schools, easy access to the Minuteman Bikeway and MBTA bus connections to Alewife/Red Line — popular with commuters who want close-in suburban living north-west of Boston.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02476 — Arlington Center High Excellent Very Safe Excellent
02474 — East Arlington Average Good Very Safe Good
02475 — Arlington Heights High Good Very Safe Good
02478 — Belmont High Excellent Very Safe Good
02479 — Waverley (Belmont / Waltham PO Box) Average Good Very Safe Fair
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow Rentals (ZIP 02476 market summary)

ZIP 02476 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,200 – $2,400
1 bedroom
$1,650 – $3,200
2 bedroom
$2,500 – $4,000
3 bedroom
$3,000 – $5,500

Source: Zillow Rentals (ZIP 02476 market summary)

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02476 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Ottoson Middle School

⭐ 🟊 10/10 PublicSchoolReview / GreatSchools
63 Acton St, Arlington, MA 02476
🧭 In-ZIP (02476), ~0.5–1.0 mi from center

Arlington High School

⭐ 🟊 9/10 PublicSchoolReview / GreatSchools
869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
🧭 In-ZIP (02476), town high school

Top Private Schools

Source: Arlington Public Schools / GreatSchools

02476 Safety & Crime Overview

Very Safe

Arlington (including ZIP 02476) reports lower-than-average violent and property crime compared with statewide and national rates. Local analyses and FBI-based summaries list Arlington among relatively safe Boston suburbs; typical concerns are occasional property thefts rather than violent crime. Residents should follow normal urban-suburban precautions (secure bikes, well-lit entryways).

Source: NeighborhoodScout / FBI-derived crime stats

02476 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~85
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~42
Some Transit
Bike Score ~70
Very Bikeable
<45 min
Bus to Alewife (MBTA) then Red Line to Downtown typically 30–45 min; times vary by transfer and peak-hour delays.

Source: WalkScore

02476, Arlington Summary

Overview

ZIP 02476 centers on Arlington Center and Arlington Heights — a close-in Boston suburb with a strong town center, good public schools, plentiful parks and a commuter-friendly transit connection to the Red Line via Alewife. Housing is a mix of older single-family homes, triple-deckers and small apartment buildings; the market is relatively tight and rents run above the national average.

Key Features

  • Walkable town center: Mass Ave/Arlington Center has cafes, restaurants, grocery options and frequent bus service.
  • Top-rated public schools: Brackett, Ottoson and Arlington High are well-regarded and a common reason families choose the ZIP.
  • Parks & outdoor access: Spy Pond, Robbins Farm and the Minuteman Bikeway provide strong outdoor recreation options.
  • Good commuter access: MBTA bus links to Alewife + nearby commuter-rail/Red Line options make 02476 attractive to Boston commuters.

Housing Snapshot

  • Predominantly single-family homes and small multifamily buildings; lower inventory than inner-city neighborhoods.
  • Rents and home prices are above national averages; single-family values and mortgage payments are significant drivers of cost-of-living.
  • Strong owner-occupancy in several blocks but a visible rental market around Arlington Center and Mass Ave.

History

  • Colonial & Revolutionary era: Arlington (formerly part of Cambridge) has Revolutionary War history — Jason Russell House and other historic sites in the area.
  • 19th–20th century growth: Transitioned from farming to a streetcar-suburb with Victorian and early-20th-century housing stock; later development added small apartment buildings along Mass Ave.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Family-oriented: High share of families and households with school-age children; strong school engagement and town programming.
  • Commuter suburb lifestyle: Residents often commute into Boston/Cambridge for work while enjoying suburban parks and local dining.
  • Active outdoors: Minuteman Bikeway access and multiple parks support cycling, running and dog-walking culture.