Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Average rent in
Brookline, MA

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Last updated on December 26, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,889, higher than the national average.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,795

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,186

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,889, higher than the national average.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
24%
39%
18%
18%
$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 6% 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 $3,556. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA costs about $3,031 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 $3,820.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,750

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,292

1%

4%

Studio

$2,197

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,292

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$3,795
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 36% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Brookline, MA

1 Roberts St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookline Village condo for rent in Brookline

Room in SHARED Brookline Apt private Jacuzzi Bath

1 Roberts St, Brookline, MA 02445

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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

Condo for rent

Available Jan 15

1156 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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

Condo for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,425

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 2

18 Roberts St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 23

266 Kelton St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Coolidge Corner house for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

House for rent

299 Kelton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Square condo for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Condo for rent

37 Dwight St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

18 Roberts Street #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookline Village apartment for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15