Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 9, 2026

Average rent in
Brookline, MA

Last updated on February 9, 2026

Last updated on February 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,800. This is +100%, or $1,900, higher than the national average.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,800

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,323

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,800. This is +100%, or $1,900, higher than the national average.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
26%
35%
20%
19%
$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 3% 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 $3,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA costs about $2,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,700. Houses for rent in Brookline, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$3,600

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,995

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,495

1%

9%

Studio

$2,200

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$3,800
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 46% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Brookline, MA

42 Brainerd Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

1454 Beacon St #643 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Square house for rent in Brookline

1454 Beacon St #643, Brookline, MA 02446

2 beds

1 bath

$1,827

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

House for rent

141 Beaconsfield Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Square condo for rent in Brookline

Stunning 1105 Sqft Beaconsfield condominium.

141 Beaconsfield Rd #6, Brookline, MA 02445

2 beds

2 baths

$1,965

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

Condo for rent

278 Cypress St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

1144 Commonwealth Ave #OD - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,425

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
3D tour

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,425

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

8 Roberts Brookline #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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