Average Rent in Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,675, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $203 (-8.44%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $2,198. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $179 (-6.12%) year-over-year from $2,929 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (4.79%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-5.21%) year-over-year from $4,748 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,033 (-15.82%) year-over-year from $6,533 to $5,500. 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 5.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$64.80	$2,198	$2,400 (-8.44%)	$2,417 (-9.07%)
1 BR	$51.61	$2,750	$2,929 (-6.12%)	$2,725 (0.92%)
2 BR	$45.33	$3,825	$3,650 (4.79%)	$3,523 (8.59%)
3 BR	$40.34	$4,500	$4,748 (-5.21%)	$4,265 (5.51%)
4+ BR	$37.50	$5,500	$6,533 (-15.82%)	$5,887 (-6.57%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,150 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 $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,850 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 14.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 23.68% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Brookline, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Brookline's average rent, which is actually $3,675. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 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
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,850	$2,745
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,295	$2,775	$2,750
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,400	$2,975	$2,895
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,333	$2,500	$3,225	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,400	$2,800	$3,150
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,665	$3,250	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,819	$3,450	$4,948	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,598	$4,000	$4,000
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,250	$4,500	$4,365
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 12 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Belmont, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,199. That's roughly around $33 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,850, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 14.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 7.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 23.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,850	$3,300	$3,250
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850

Top Zipcodes Near Brookline

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,275. 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 $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,175. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA is $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,313 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,000	$2,400	$2,850	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$4,100	$3,975
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02118, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,200	$4,025	$3,760
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250
02125, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,620	$3,225	$3,300
02128, Boston, MA	$2,025	$2,500	$3,100	$3,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,400

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 $3,675. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $64.80. There are a total of 31 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $51.61. There are a total of 111 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 $45.33. There are a total of 129 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 -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA is around $2,940/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.