Average Rent in Brookline, MA

Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,415 for a studio rental to $6,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.72%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $187 (6.89%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $261 (7.48%) year-over-year from $3,489 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (1.93%) year-over-year from $4,415 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $983 (17.35%) year-over-year from $5,667 to $6,650. 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 up by 6.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.60	$2,375	$2,417 (-1.72%)	$1,837 (29.31%)
1 BR	$3.82	$2,895	$2,708 (6.89%)	$2,228 (29.97%)
2 BR	$3.40	$3,750	$3,489 (7.48%)	$2,633 (42.41%)
3 BR	$3.30	$4,500	$4,415 (1.93%)	$3,589 (25.38%)
4+ BR	$2.91	$6,650	$5,667 (17.35%)	$4,200 (58.33%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,695, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,399 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 95.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 11.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Brookline, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,225	$3,500	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,200	$4,399

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Commonwealth, and Cambridge Highlands. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,127 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brookline. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,400	$3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA	$2,640	$2,800	$3,831	$3,125
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$2,030	$3,050	$3,275	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,675	$2,900	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$2,800	$3,925	$3,340
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,566	$2,944	$3,559	$3,350
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,850	$3,500	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$5,800	$3,400
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,488	$2,900	$3,425
West End, Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,400	$4,865	$3,460
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,273	$3,225	$4,300	$3,495
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,500	$3,500
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,966	$3,525	$3,500
St. Marks, Boston, MA	$3,747	$3,962	$2,975	$3,563
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,165	$4,500	$3,575
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$2,914	$3,825	$3,600
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	$2,715	$2,750	$3,650	$3,723
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,292	$3,583	$5,122	$3,725
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,500	$4,273	$3,748
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,650	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,150	$3,363	$4,546	$3,821
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,865	$3,453	$4,544	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,846	$3,480	$4,800	$3,980
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,111	$3,880	$4,606	$3,990
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,600	$4,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,750	$3,450	$4,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,650	$4,073	$4,850	$4,127

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 29 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,550. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,399, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 63.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 16.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 8.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,225	$3,500	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,200	$4,399

Top Zipcodes Near Brookline

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 23 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,161 per month is 02210, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,425. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA is $2,900 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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
02114, Boston, MA	$2,728	$3,395	$4,488	$3,630
02210, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,850	$5,029	$4,161
02127, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,800	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,885	$3,410	$4,800	$3,948
02215, Boston, MA	$2,450	$4,073	$5,000	$4,073
02116, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,493	$5,442	$3,785
02135, Boston, MA	$2,551	$2,500	$3,200	$3,400
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,015	$3,702	$4,417	$3,910
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,695	$2,753	$3,666	$3,400
02134, Boston, MA	$2,998	$2,680	$3,550	$3,600

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 $3,700. 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 $2,415 and an average price per square feet of $5.60. There are a total of 21 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 $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $3.82. There are a total of 69 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 $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.40. There are a total of 88 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.