Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Average rent in
Brookline, MA

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,400. This is +77%, or $1,480, higher than the national average.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

991

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brookline, MA is $3,400. This is +77%, or $1,480, higher than the national average.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
32%
43%
13%
11%
$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 decreased 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 $3,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA costs about $2,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,595. Houses for rent in Brookline, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,230.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,500

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,495

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$6,100

2%

1%

Studio

$2,295

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$3,400
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

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

164 Thorndike St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

1 room in 3 bedrooms apartment in Brookline

164 Thorndike St #2, Brookline, MA 02446

3 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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 Jan 1

42 Brainerd Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline

42 Brainerd, Unit 2, Room D

42 Brainerd Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02134

1 bed

1 bath

$1,465

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

1247 Beacon St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

1247 Beacon St #2, Brookline, MA 02446

1 bed

1 bath

$1,670

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1152 Commonwealth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline

2 beds

1 bath

$2,090

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

Condo for rent

18 Roberts St #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

18 Roberts St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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

36 Dwight St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ 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