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274 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA|Brook Farm
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Property Overview
A beautiful two-bedroom in Chestnut Hill with convenient access to pet-related services nearby, including pet supply stores, grooming, and veterinary care. The combination of a comfortable layout and neighborhood amenities adds practical appeal for everyday living.
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
Fitness center
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 274 Independence Dr, Brook Farm
Apartment Amenities
| Ceramic Tiles | Dining Room |
| Hardwood Floor | Separate Kitchen |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Oven/Range |
Building
| Dogs OK | Fitness Center |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 274 Independence Dr
Beautiful two bedroom apartment in a fantastic location! Excellent management company. Perfect layout for flexible living options. Must see! Call today for more details and a showing. Move-In Costs & Fees: Parking Fee: $30 / month (optional) Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources, including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Living disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Living is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the similar apartment in a property (staged unit). All photos marked with the TrueShoot watermark have been digitally enhanced to improve room appearance and lighting. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Living and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written,
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 274 Independence Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fitness center
- The gym is just a few steps away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Brook Farm |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02467 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Brook Farm
2-bedroom apartments at 274 Independence Dr cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Brook Farm
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,504 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,474 |
| January 2026 | $3,503 |
| February 2026 | $3,505 |
| March 2026 | $3,587 |
| April 2026 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $3,597 |
| July 2026 | $3,577 |
| August 2026 | $3,541 |
| September 2026 | $3,535 |
| October 2026 | $3,557 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,608 |
| December 2024 | $3,637 |
| January 2025 | $3,678 |
| February 2025 | $3,666 |
| March 2025 | $2,910 |
| April 2025 | $2,850 |
| May 2025 | $2,951 |
| June 2025 | $3,232 |
| July 2025 | $3,217 |
| August 2025 | $3,693 |
| September 2025 | $3,786 |
| October 2025 | $3,732 |
| November 2025 | $3,730 |
| December 2025 | $3,812 |
| January 2026 | $4,243 |
| February 2026 | $3,699 |
| March 2026 | $3,645 |
| April 2026 | $3,578 |
| May 2026 | $3,522 |
| June 2026 | $3,497 |
| July 2026 | $3,645 |
| August 2026 | $3,645 |
| September 2026 | $3,624 |
| October 2026 | $3,645 |
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Can I afford to live at 274 Independence Dr?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$149,400/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $149,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,735.
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Schools near 274 Independence Dr
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
PKPublic
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Neighborhood
Brook Farm | Boston, MA
Getting around Chestnut Hill near 274 Independence Dr
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
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 274 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 274 Independence Dr
Trader Joe's
1999 Centre St
Herny S Market
892 South St
Star Market
75 Spring St
Quality Meat Market
13 Corinth St
The Village Market
30 Corinth St
Delux Tux
23 Avalon Rd
Super Flash T-Shirts
1731 Centre St
Top It Off Inc
20 McKenna Ter
Endstate
1996 Centre St
Ashmont Tailors & Cleaners
2046 Centre St
Starbucks
183 Grove St
Starbucks
1810 Centre St
El Recreo Coffee & Roasterie
1876 Centre St
Anna's Hand Cut Donuts Inc
2056 Centre St
Starbucks
75 Spring St
Cork & Tipp Tavern Inc
116 Farquhar St
Vineripe Grill at the Lynch Golf Course
1281 W Roxbury Pkwy
Corrib Pub & Restaurant
2030 Centre St
The Capital Grille
250 Boylston St
Waterfords Restaurant & Pub
2 Bridge St
Cheryl Ann's of Brookline
1010 W Roxbury Pkwy
Kosher Bakery
1010 W Roxbury Pkwy
Delectable Desires Pastries
1755 Centre St
Sugar Bakery
1884 Centre St
Donna's Cakes
100 Spring St
Brucewood St Park
Hynes Playground
Hancock Woods
Playground
D. Blakely Hoar Sanctuary
Bruegger's Bagels
667 VFW Pkwy
Gary's Discount Liquors
655 VFW Pkwy
Misono
669 VFW Pkwy
Bertucci's
683 VFW Pkwy
Mandarin Gourmet
1020 W Roxbury Pkwy
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