Average Rent in Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Brookline, MA Rents

Brookline rentals average $2,150 for a studio rental to $6,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $179 (7.72%) year-over-year from $2,321 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-3.50%) year-over-year from $2,902 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (12.41%) year-over-year from $3,558 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $592 (13.73%) year-over-year from $4,308 to $4,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-0.84%) year-over-year from $5,950 to $5,900. 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 44.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.30	$2,500	$2,321 (7.72%)	$1,903 (31.35%)
1 BR	$4.00	$2,800	$2,902 (-3.50%)	$2,238 (25.09%)
2 BR	$3.50	$4,000	$3,558 (12.41%)	$2,800 (42.86%)
3 BR	$3.17	$4,900	$4,308 (13.73%)	$3,750 (30.67%)
4+ BR	$2.94	$5,900	$5,950 (-0.84%)	$5,058 (16.64%)

Historical Rents in Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Brookline

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Brookline. The average rent in Brookline is currently $3,300 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,985, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookline, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,750 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 0.70% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brookline, MA are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Brookline, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,625	$2,998	$2,985
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,025	$3,600	$3,500
Newton, MA	$1,908	$2,300	$2,938	$3,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Brookline. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Neighborhood Nine, and Coolidge Corner. 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 $3,600 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brookline's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookline, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 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	$2,488	$3,083	$3,000
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$2,800	$3,575	$3,100
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$3,500	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	N/A	$2,800	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,700	$2,800	$4,500	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,723	$3,453	$4,500	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,168	$3,500	$3,921	$3,650
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,400	$4,750	$3,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,733	$5,485	$3,893
South End, Boston, MA	$2,635	$3,395	$4,400	$4,303
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,200	$2,900	$6,000

Top Counties Near Brookline

There are a total of 11 counties located by Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Somerville, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,985. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,750, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookline, MA is 0.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookline, MA is 1.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookline, MA is 16.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,625	$2,998	$2,985
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$3,000	$3,300
Brookline, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,600	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$3,025	$3,600	$3,500
Newton, MA	$1,908	$2,300	$2,938	$3,750

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 $4,200.

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	$3,213	$5,350	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,608	$3,340	$4,400	$4,305
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998

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 $3,500. 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $4.30. There are a total of 5 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $4.00. There are a total of 35 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 $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Brookline, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.