Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Average rent in
Brookline, MA

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,637. This is +90%, or $1,727, higher than the national average.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,637

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,486

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,637. This is +90%, or $1,727, higher than the national average.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
25%
40%
19%
15%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Brookline, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Brookline, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Brookline, MA is $3,499. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA costs about $3,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,600. Houses for rent in Brookline, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,565

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$6,335

2%

6%

Studio

$2,400

4%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,565

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,335

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Brookline, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Brookline, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.

Brookline

Median rent price$3,637
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,587
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 41% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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$2,587

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$3,440

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$2,510

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$2,603

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$2,300

increased by2%

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$3,400

increased by1%

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$3,400

increased by15%

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$2,650

increased by3%

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$2,606

increased by3%

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$3,500

increased by4%

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$3,170

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Brookline, MA

Beacon St #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

244 Cypress St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookline Village condo for rent in Brookline

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit on 244 Cypress St

244 Cypress St #1, Brookline, MA 02445

2 beds

1 bath

$1,910

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

1156 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner house for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

1144 Commonwealth Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

1144 Commonwealth Ave #0D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 2

1120 Commonwealth Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

208 Winthrop Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Square apartment for rent in Brookline

208 Winthrop Rd #6, Brookline, MA 02445

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

8 Roberts Brookline #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1