Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Brookline, MA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,650. This is +87%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,650

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,634

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,650. This is +87%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
29%
39%
18%
14%
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,750. Houses for rent in Brookline, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,865.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,710

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$6,250

1%

5%

Studio

$2,200

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,710

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$3,650
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,605
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 40% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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$3,500

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$2,500

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$2,700

increased by8%

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$3,500

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$3,302

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$2,750

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$2,715

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$3,600

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$3,200

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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

1120 Commonwealth Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1156 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner house for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

House for rent

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

90 Brainerd Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

181 Thorndike St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,625

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1d ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 2

282 Grove St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Brookline house for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

House for rent