Average Rent in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Washington Square, Brookline, MA Rents

Washington Square rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, 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 $1,313 (-35.37%) year-over-year from $3,713 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.84%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-1.81%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $3,388. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (5.17%) year-over-year from $4,517 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,167 (-39.75%) year-over-year from $7,967 to $4,800. 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 11.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.73	$2,400	$3,713 (-35.37%)	$1,619 (48.24%)
1 BR	$55.00	$2,850	$2,933 (-2.84%)	$3,100 (-8.06%)
2 BR	$42.18	$3,388	$3,450 (-1.81%)	$3,405 (-0.51%)
3 BR	$43.55	$4,750	$4,517 (5.17%)	$4,667 (1.79%)
4+ BR	$33.96	$4,800	$7,967 (-39.75%)	$5,900 (-18.64%)

Historical Rents in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Washington Square

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Washington Square. The average rent in Washington Square is currently $3,000 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 $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Square, Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Washington Square, Brookline, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 25.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA are about 17.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Washington Square, Brookline, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,295	$2,748	$2,898
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Square

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

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA is currently around $3,100 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,100. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Washington Square's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Square. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near Washington Square

There are a total of 13 counties located by Washington Square, Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Medford, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Washington Square, Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 19.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 17.34% 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	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,295	$2,748	$2,898
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Square

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,150. A total of 10 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 $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. 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 Washington Square, Brookline, MA is $2,532 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,050 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington Square, 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	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,614	$3,700	$3,400
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington Square, Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Washington Square, Brookline, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Washington Square, 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 Washington Square, Brookline, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington Square, Brookline, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $70.73. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $55.00. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,388 and an average price per square feet of $42.18. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Square.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Washington Square, Brookline, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington Square, Brookline, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.