Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Brookline, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brookline rent stands today
Brookline, MA rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,750/month matching the peak rent last month. Renters are paying $211 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.4% increase month over month.
Vs. national rents
Brookline rents run roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median. The market offers 1,550 total rentals with a high average rent per square foot of $3.83, consistent with its premium market position.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Brookline rent for $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,710/month, with rents rising to $4,800 for 3-bedrooms and $6,200 for 4+ bedrooms. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Brookline
$3,750/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Brookline is $3,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brookline
1,550
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brookline rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brookline, MA
Average rent prices in Brookline have increased by 1% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookline run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,710 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookline Village | $4,407 | |
Cleveland Circle | $5,017 | |
Coolidge Corner | $3,650 | |
South Brookline | $3,600 | |
Washington Square | $4,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $5,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $5,400 | 108% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,710
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Coolidge Corner
Average rent
$3,650
Washington Square
Average rent
$4,300
South Brookline
Average rent
$3,600
Brookline Village
Average rent
$4,407
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$5,017
Apartments
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
108%
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
92%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brookline, MA is 33% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in Brookline, MA
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
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
90 Brainerd Rd #1, Brookline, MA 02134
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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
2d ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ 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 Mar 22
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 Jul 4
5d+ ago
Washington Square apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
2 baths
$11,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1284 Beacon St #1177, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,300–$5,540
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 apartment for rent in Brookline
2 beds
2 baths
$6,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
4 beds
2 baths
$6,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,791
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
Verified
1284 Beacon St #1177, Brookline, MA 02446
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,300–$5,540
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
1580 Beacon St #300, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
4 baths
$7,195
$6,995
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 Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
1578 Beacon St #202, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
4 baths
$7,150
$6,995
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 Jun 15
2d ago
Verified
1580 Beacon St #300, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
4 baths
$7,195
$6,995
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 Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
1578 Beacon St #202, Brookline, MA 02446
4 beds
4 baths
$7,150
$6,995
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 Jun 15
1d 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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $3,750 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brookline?
Average rent prices in Brookline have increased by 1% 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 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,800 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brookline?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline are South Brookline ($3,600/mo), Coolidge Corner ($3,650/mo), and Washington Square ($4,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookline?
To comfortably afford rent in Brookline, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brookline?
Brookline's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).