Average Rent in Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $5,618 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $487 (21.99%) year-over-year from $2,213 to $2,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (1.78%) year-over-year from $2,849 to $2,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (4.59%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $383 (8.58%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.10%) year-over-year from $6,033 to $6,100. 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 10.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.25	$2,700	$2,213 (21.99%)	$1,946 (38.76%)
1 BR	$3.94	$2,900	$2,849 (1.78%)	$2,520 (15.08%)
2 BR	$3.59	$3,800	$3,633 (4.59%)	$2,958 (28.45%)
3 BR	$3.33	$4,850	$4,467 (8.58%)	$3,683 (31.67%)
4+ BR	$3.37	$6,100	$6,033 (1.10%)	$4,442 (37.34%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,221 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 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 6.68% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 20.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.56% 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	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,950	$3,043
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Brookline, MA is currently around $3,789 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,789. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brookline's average rent, which is only $3,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,600 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	$175	$2,425	$2,900	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$210	$2,700	$3,595	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,800	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,200	$3,725	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,435	$4,166	$3,778
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,748	$3,450	$5,350	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$2,750	$3,800	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,485	$4,210	$3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,040	$3,840	$4,675	$4,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,238	$3,050	$3,700	$5,600

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 10 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 3.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 2.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 20.00% 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	$1,600	$2,100	$2,625	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,950	$3,043
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

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 $3,995.

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	$3,000	$3,475	$5,200	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,815	$3,500	$4,230	$3,995
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000

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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $6.25. There are a total of 3 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. 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 $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $3.59. There are a total of 54 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 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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.