Average Rent in Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $6,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $43 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $683 (-24.55%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $130 (4.82%) year-over-year from $2,695 to $2,825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (5.80%) year-over-year from $3,592 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $419 (9.35%) year-over-year from $4,481 to $4,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,367 (-17.83%) year-over-year from $7,667 to $6,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 7.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$60.00	$2,100	$2,783 (-24.55%)	$2,258 (-7.01%)
1 BR	$46.58	$2,825	$2,695 (4.82%)	$2,857 (-1.11%)
2 BR	$42.93	$3,800	$3,592 (5.80%)	$3,558 (6.79%)
3 BR	$38.02	$4,900	$4,481 (9.35%)	$4,175 (17.37%)
4+ BR	$38.40	$6,300	$7,667 (-17.83%)	$6,153 (2.38%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,650 per month.

Let's compare Brookline, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 9.66% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 25.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Brookline, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA is currently around $3,188 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,188. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Brookline's average rent, which is actually $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brookline. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,350	$2,800	$1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,525	$2,900	$2,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$2,825	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$3,950	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,300	$3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$3,225
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,800	$3,375
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,823	$3,300	$3,935	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,300	$4,440	$3,635
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,475	$5,025	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,350	$4,275	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,983	$3,485	$4,485	$4,200
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,843	$5,413	$5,000

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 6.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 20.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 24.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Brookline

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,023 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,081. That's at least $55 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA is $2,552 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Brookline, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$1,963	$2,275	$2,775	$2,988
02127, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,125	$3,970	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,538	$5,500	$3,900
02118, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,330	$4,100	$3,675
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$4,075	$3,400
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,585	$3,165	$4,435	$3,548
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,600	$3,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Brookline Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Brookline, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Brookline, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Brookline, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $60.00. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookline.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,863 and an average price per square feet of $46.58. There are a total of 60 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookline.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $42.93. There are a total of 99 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookline.

How have rent prices in Brookline, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Brookline, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.