Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Brookline, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brookline rent stands today
Brookline, MA rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,690/month. Renters are paying $161 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 1.3% month over month after peaking three months ago at $3,875/month.
Vs. national rents
Brookline rents are 94.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 1,233 total rentals, mostly apartments, across a range of price points.
Price ranges
Studios in Brookline rent for $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,750/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,950/month. These figures represent the range across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Brookline
$3,690/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Brookline is $3,690 per month as of September 2026. This is 94% above the national average rent, or $1,790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brookline
1,233
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brookline rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brookline, MA
Average rent prices in Brookline have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $4,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookline run $3,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 |  3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookline Village | $4,620 | |
Cleveland Circle | $4,995 | |
Coolidge Corner | $3,600 | |
South Brookline | $3,590 | |
Washington Square | $3,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,015 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | 16% | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Coolidge Corner
Average rent
$3,600
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,590
Washington Square
Average rent
$3,925
Brookline Village
Average rent
$4,620
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$4,995
Apartments
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,015
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
20%
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
94%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 22% 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
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$1,400
$1,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d 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 Aug 24
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
5d+ ago
Washington Square apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$11,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
2 beds
2 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5h ago
1 Hancock Village Dr, Brookline, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$9,995
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
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
4 beds
2 baths
$9,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #477, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,290–$4,410
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
4d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
5 Washington St #303, Brookline, MA 02445
3 beds
2 baths
$5,999
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 Dec 1
1d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #477, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,290–$4,410
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
2 beds
1 bath
$4,562
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
41m ago
1386 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 Hancock Village Dr, Brookline, MA 02467
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$9,995
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
4h ago
317 Saint Paul St, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
1 bath
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
4d ago
Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
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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 $3,690 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brookline?
Average rent prices in Brookline have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Brookline rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brookline is 94% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,790 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brookline?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline are South Brookline ($3,590/mo), Coolidge Corner ($3,600/mo), and Washington Square ($3,925/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?
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).