Average Rent in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Current Versus Historical Washington Square, Brookline, MA Rents

Washington Square rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $7,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $287 (-12.54%) year-over-year from $2,287 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (9.09%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.14%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (3.83%) year-over-year from $4,575 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,854 (34.68%) year-over-year from $5,346 to $7,200. 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 down by 9.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.05	$2,000	$2,287 (-12.54%)	$1,743 (14.78%)
1 BR	$4.62	$3,200	$2,933 (9.09%)	$2,617 (22.29%)
2 BR	$3.25	$3,600	$3,717 (-3.14%)	$2,738 (31.51%)
3 BR	$2.99	$4,750	$4,575 (3.83%)	$3,550 (33.80%)
4+ BR	$2.80	$7,200	$5,346 (34.68%)	$3,550 (102.82%)

Historical Rents in Washington Square, Brookline, MA

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Top Cities Near Washington Square

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Washington Square. The average rent in Washington Square is currently $3,807 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,600, 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 $3,999 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 5.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA are about 3.94% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Washington Square, Brookline, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,625	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,410	$3,210
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,150	$4,086	$3,807
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$3,100	$3,743	$3,828
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,600	$3,863
Newton, MA	$1,250	$2,400	$3,050	$3,999

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Square

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Beacon Hill, St. Elizabeth's, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA is currently around $3,650 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,650. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington Square's average rent, which is only $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Square, Beacon Hill has the most affordable average rent at $3,150 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Square. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,050	$4,200	$3,150
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,700	$3,200	$3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,350
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,900	$3,400
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,975	$3,500
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,425	$5,775	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,612	$2,950	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,988	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,255	$3,590	$4,260	$3,720
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,635	$3,705	$4,200	$3,905
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,150	$3,000	$3,805	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,160	$3,698	$4,825	$4,255
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$5,500

Top Counties Near Washington Square

There are a total of 14 counties located by Washington Square, Brookline, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,807. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,999, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Washington Square, Brookline, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 12.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Square, Brookline, MA is 3.94% 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	$1,550	$2,100	$2,625	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,410	$3,210
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,150	$4,086	$3,807
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$3,100	$3,743	$3,828
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,600	$3,863
Newton, MA	$1,250	$2,400	$3,050	$3,999

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Square

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Washington Square, Brookline, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,900.

The following chart includes the top 3 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
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$3,000	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,750	$6,000	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,398	$3,563	$4,500	$3,900

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 $3,600. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. 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 $3,150 and an average price per square feet of $4.62. There are a total of 12 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 $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 16 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.