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196 Winthrop Rd #4, Brookline, MA 02445, USA|Washington Square
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 196 Winthrop Rd #4, Washington Square
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Central A/C | In-Unit Laundry |
| Stainless Steel Appliances |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Off Street Parking Available |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 196 Winthrop Rd #4
Excellent Sunny 2 Bedroom Apartment with In-Unit Laundry - Great Brookline Location - Green Line T - Cat OK - Available Now - View Today! Fantastic Brookline location on a charming residential street near Washington Square, offering an ideal combination of neighborhood tranquility, walkability, and city convenience. The area surrounding Winthrop Road is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, classic Brookline architecture, and welcoming residential atmosphere. Just a short distance away, Washington Square offers an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés, local shops, and everyday conveniences, while nearby Coolidge Corner provides even more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Public transportation is excellent, with convenient access to the MBTA Green Line C branch along Beacon Street, providing easy connections to Coolidge Corner, Fenway, downtown Boston, and surrounding neighborhoods. Move-In Costs & Fees: Last Month Rent: $2,900 First Month Rent: $2,900 Security
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 196 Winthrop Rd, Brookline, MA 02445, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.0 miles from public transportation
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.7 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Washington Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02445 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Washington Square
2-bedroom apartments at 196 Winthrop Rd #4 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Brookline.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Washington Square
Brookline
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,767 |
| December 2024 | $3,640 |
| January 2025 | $3,666 |
| February 2025 | $3,642 |
| March 2025 | $3,619 |
| April 2025 | $3,600 |
| May 2025 | $3,630 |
| June 2025 | $3,700 |
| July 2025 | $3,629 |
| August 2025 | $3,600 |
| September 2025 | $3,539 |
| October 2025 | $3,664 |
| November 2025 | $3,520 |
| December 2025 | $3,518 |
| January 2026 | $3,628 |
| February 2026 | $3,632 |
| March 2026 | $3,606 |
| April 2026 | $3,646 |
| May 2026 | $3,782 |
| June 2026 | $3,715 |
| July 2026 | $3,798 |
| August 2026 | $3,684 |
| September 2026 | $3,600 |
| October 2026 | $3,598 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,233 |
| December 2024 | $3,277 |
| January 2025 | $3,260 |
| February 2025 | $3,218 |
| March 2025 | $3,210 |
| April 2025 | $3,356 |
| May 2025 | $3,474 |
| June 2025 | $3,408 |
| July 2025 | $3,410 |
| August 2025 | $3,303 |
| September 2025 | $3,213 |
| October 2025 | $3,225 |
| November 2025 | $3,195 |
| December 2025 | $3,195 |
| January 2026 | $3,195 |
| February 2026 | $3,189 |
| March 2026 | $3,250 |
| April 2026 | $3,302 |
| May 2026 | $3,345 |
| June 2026 | $3,395 |
| July 2026 | $3,367 |
| August 2026 | $3,261 |
| September 2026 | $3,187 |
| October 2026 | $3,118 |
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Can I afford to live at 196 Winthrop Rd #4?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$116,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 years ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 196 Winthrop Rd #4
Michael Driscoll School
64 westbourne ter
brookline, MA, 2446
K-8Public
A
John D. Runkle School
50 druce st
brookline, MA, 2445
PK, 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
Getting around Brookline near 196 Winthrop Rd #4
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 196 Winthrop Rd #4, Brookline
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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