Average Rent in Brookline, MA

Home  »  MA  »  Brookline

Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,748 for a studio rental to $6,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $238 (10.38%) year-over-year from $2,288 to $2,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (3.48%) year-over-year from $2,778 to $2,875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (11.79%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $3,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (4.94%) year-over-year from $4,383 to $4,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (3.15%) year-over-year from $5,817 to $6,000. 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 53.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.20% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.50 $2,525 $2,288 (10.38%) $1,925 (31.17%)
1 BR $4.12 $2,875 $2,778 (3.48%) $2,338 (22.95%)
2 BR $3.60 $3,950 $3,533 (11.79%) $2,842 (39.00%)
3 BR $3.16 $4,600 $4,383 (4.94%) $3,700 (24.32%)
4+ BR $2.71 $6,000 $5,817 (3.15%) $4,925 (21.83%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,237 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 $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 21.47% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 26.25% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Brookline, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,530 $2,950 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,438
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,400 $2,800 $3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA is currently around $3,750 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brookline. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $300 $2,350 $3,000 $2,900
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $3,400
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,200 $4,001 $3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,695 $3,400 $5,800 $3,750
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A N/A $2,750 $3,750
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,250 $3,025 $3,750
West End, Boston, MA $2,738 $3,358 $4,533 $3,803
South End, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,310 $4,238 $3,818
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,023 $3,945 $5,400 $4,163
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,900 $4,150 $4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,650 $3,750 $6,000

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,408. 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 $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 21.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 12.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 26.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,150 $2,500 $2,500
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,530 $2,950 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,000 $3,600 $3,408
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,438
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,400 $2,800 $3,700
Brookline, MA $2,748 $2,875 $4,000 $4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Brookline

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,830. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,065 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,680. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brookline, MA is $3,320 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,275 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Brookline, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02116, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,400 $5,500 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,323 $3,320 $4,275 $3,830
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,525 $3,050 $3,065

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 $4,200. 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 $2,748 and an average price per square feet of $5.50. There are a total of 2 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 $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $4.12. There are a total of 34 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.60. There are a total of 51 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and 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 $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
Quantcast