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- With balcony
- Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
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12 Short St #5, Brookline, MA 02446, USA|Washington Square
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Property Overview
Set on Short St in Brookline, the home offers appealing features and advantages along with a few trade-offs to weigh. Notable elements, practical benefits, and context-specific considerations together suggest a solid option for buyers or renters seeking a balanced mix of comfort, convenience, and local character.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 12 Short St #5, Washington Square
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 12 Short St #5
1500 sq ft Brookline 3 bed with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, with balcony, nice courtyard.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 12 Short St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Washington Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02446 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Washington Square
3-bedroom apartments at 12 Short St #5 cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Brookline.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Washington Square
Brookline
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $4,500 |
| October 2024 | $4,500 |
| November 2024 | $4,600 |
| December 2024 | $4,750 |
| January 2025 | $4,597 |
| February 2025 | $4,587 |
| March 2025 | $4,630 |
| April 2025 | $4,600 |
| May 2025 | $4,529 |
| June 2025 | $4,525 |
| July 2025 | $4,505 |
| August 2025 | $4,500 |
| September 2025 | $4,497 |
| October 2025 | $4,471 |
| November 2025 | $4,676 |
| December 2025 | $4,737 |
| January 2026 | $4,967 |
| February 2026 | $4,940 |
| March 2026 | $4,802 |
| April 2026 | $4,800 |
| May 2026 | $4,800 |
| June 2026 | $4,800 |
| July 2026 | $4,806 |
| August 2026 | $4,809 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $4,324 |
| October 2024 | $4,048 |
| November 2024 | $4,000 |
| December 2024 | $3,987 |
| January 2025 | $4,087 |
| February 2025 | $4,387 |
| March 2025 | $4,460 |
| April 2025 | $4,375 |
| May 2025 | $4,345 |
| June 2025 | $4,356 |
| July 2025 | $4,337 |
| August 2025 | $4,409 |
| September 2025 | $4,340 |
| October 2025 | $4,004 |
| November 2025 | $4,000 |
| December 2025 | $3,983 |
| January 2026 | $3,892 |
| February 2026 | $4,525 |
| March 2026 | $4,725 |
| April 2026 | $4,737 |
| May 2026 | $4,770 |
| June 2026 | $4,800 |
| July 2026 | $4,787 |
| August 2026 | $4,718 |
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Can I afford to live at 12 Short St #5?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$199,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $199,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,975.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $4,975 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $4,940 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $3,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,850 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,850 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,850 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,850 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,850 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 12 Short St #5
Michael Driscoll School
64 westbourne ter
brookline, MA, 2446
K-8Public
A
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon
115 greenough st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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Getting around Brookline near 12 Short St #5
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 12 Short St #5, Brookline
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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