Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Brookline, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brookline rent stands today
Brookline, MA rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,710/month. Renters today are paying $143 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $3,875/month recorded two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Brookline rents are 92.7% above the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier metros near Boston with a diverse rental market of 1,601 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Brookline rent for about $2,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,725/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,000/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Rooms segment in Brookline saw a 272.8% year-over-year increase, a large divergence from the citywide 6.0% rise. This segment's growth stands out amid otherwise steady apartment and condo rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Brookline
$3,710/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Brookline is $3,710 per month as of August 2026. This is 93% above the national average rent, or $1,785 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brookline
1,601
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $3,578, whereas a house costs $3,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookline run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | 1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,725 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookline Village | $4,480 | |
Cleveland Circle | $4,770 | |
Coolidge Corner | $3,600 | |
South Brookline | $3,710 | |
Washington Square | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,578 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $5,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,975 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $4,995 | 1% | 135% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Coolidge Corner
Average rent
$3,600
Washington Square
Average rent
$4,000
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,710
Brookline Village
Average rent
$4,480
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$4,770
Apartments
Average rent
$3,578
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
135%
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
93%higher than the national median
53%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
1d ago
Washington Square apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$4,800
$1,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cleveland Circle apartment for rent in Brookline
15 Englewood Ave #2, Brookline, MA 02445
5 beds
2.5 baths
$1,350
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
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Brookline Village house for rent in Brookline
96 Brook St, Brookline, MA 02445
2 beds
1 bath
$1,993
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
197 Winchester St #197, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
3.5 baths
$16,500
$15,230
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d ago
Brookline Village condo for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$12,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
5 Harvard Sq #2, Brookline, MA 02445
3 beds
2 baths
$12,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Brookline Village townhouse for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$12,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 2
2d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #477, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,290–$5,210
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$4,620
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1580 Beacon St #300, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
4 baths
$6,350
$5,995
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,253
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #477, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,290–$5,210
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
31 Grassmere Rd #NA, Brookline, MA 02467
4 beds
2 baths
$7,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1 bath
$4,958
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1.5 baths
$5,167
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $3,710 per month as of August 8, 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 93% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,785 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brookline?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline are Coolidge Corner ($3,600/mo), South Brookline ($3,710/mo), and Washington Square ($4,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookline?
To comfortably afford rent in Brookline, you'd need to earn approximately $148,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brookline?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Brookline average around $3,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,620/month.
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).