Average Rent in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Washington Square, Brookline, MA Rents

Washington Square rentals average $2,225 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $43 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $830 (-27.17%) year-over-year from $3,055 to $2,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-9.02%) year-over-year from $3,050 to $2,775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-5.12%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $262 (5.71%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $4,845. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (3.29%) year-over-year from $5,567 to $5,750. 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 7.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.12	$2,225	$3,055 (-27.17%)	$1,538 (44.67%)
1 BR	$54.60	$2,775	$3,050 (-9.02%)	$2,888 (-3.90%)
2 BR	$43.50	$3,400	$3,583 (-5.12%)	$3,395 (0.15%)
3 BR	$35.58	$4,845	$4,583 (5.71%)	$4,700 (3.09%)
4+ BR	$35.20	$5,750	$5,567 (3.29%)	$6,200 (-7.26%)

Historical Rents in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Washington Square

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Washington Square. The average rent in Washington Square is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,225, 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 $3,800 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 11.24% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA are about 14.71% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Washington Square, Brookline, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Square

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Commonwealth, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Washington Square's average rent, which is actually $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 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	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,720
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near Washington Square

There are a total of 14 counties located by Washington Square, Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Arlington, 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 $2,225. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Washington Square, Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 11.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 14.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 14.71% 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	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Square

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,256. A total of 12 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 $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $56 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 $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,329 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,075	$3,900
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,500
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,560	$3,500

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 $3,400. 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 $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $68.12. There are a total of 6 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $54.60. There are a total of 22 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $43.50. There are a total of 21 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 -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.