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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Brookline, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brookline rent stands today
Brookline, MA rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,595/month. Renters are paying $195 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after peaking at $3,875 in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Brookline rents run roughly 1.9× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets for renters. The city offers 1,152 total rentals, with apartments making up 76.6% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Brookline rent for about $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,105/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,750/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,000/month. The largest share of rentals are 1- and 2-bedroom units, comprising 58.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cleveland Circle rents climbed 24.9% year over year to $4,995/month across 34 rentals, well above the citywide 5.7% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Brookline
$3,595/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Brookline is $3,595 per month as of November 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brookline
1,152
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brookline rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brookline, MA
Average rent prices in Brookline have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brookline, MA
Rent prices in Brookline vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookline is $3,500, whereas a house costs $3,820. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookline run $3,130 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | 6% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,105 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookline Village | $3,650 | |
Cleveland Circle | $4,995 | |
Coolidge Corner | $3,500 | |
South Brookline | $3,570 | |
Washington Square | $3,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 2% | 6% | |
Condos | $4,800 | 8% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,820 | 1% | 18% | |
Rooms | $1,305 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,105
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Coolidge Corner
Average rent
$3,500
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,570
Washington Square
Average rent
$3,900
Brookline Village
Average rent
$3,650
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$4,995
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,820
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,305
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brookline, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Brookline, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brookline and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brookline
89%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 26% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Brookline, MA
5d+ ago
Washington Square apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cleveland Circle apartment for rent in Brookline
15 Englewood Ave #2, Brookline, MA 02445
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
164 Thorndike St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
13h ago
1 Hancock Village Dr, Brookline, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$10,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
4 beds
2 baths
$9,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,561
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$8,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 4
4h ago
Verified
77 Pond Ave #1001, Brookline, MA 02445
3 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,908
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,561
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,654
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
77 Pond Ave #1001, Brookline, MA 02445
3 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #477, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,715–$3,510
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Price dropped $500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
13h ago
1 Hancock Village Dr, Brookline, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$10,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1 bath
$4,958
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1.5 baths
$5,167
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Brookline, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Brookline rental market.
How much is rent in Brookline?
The average rent in Brookline is $3,595 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brookline?
Average rent prices in Brookline have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Brookline rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brookline is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,695 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brookline?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline are Coolidge Corner ($3,500/mo), South Brookline ($3,570/mo), and Brookline Village ($3,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookline?
To comfortably afford rent in Brookline, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brookline?
September offers the best rental deals in Brookline, with rents running about 8% lower than the peak month of March. December also sees less competition with lower overall demand compared to the highly competitive July and April months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).