Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
New England Institute of Art, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Brookline

$3,632/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookline is $3,632 per month as of October 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,732 more per month.

$4.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookline

1,004

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookline rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New England Institute of Art, MA

Average rent prices in Brookline have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in New England Institute of Art, MA

Rent prices in Brookline vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookline is $3,511, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookline run $2,864 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,650.

Listings

Studio

$2,295

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,850

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,600

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,495

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,250

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New England Institute of Art, 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.

Discover rentals in New England Institute of Art, MA

5 Mark St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

Hyde Square apartment for rent in Boston

Room D

5 Mark St, Boston, MA 02130

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Price dropped $195Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Mark St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Hyde Square apartment for rent in Boston

Room B

5 Mark St, Boston, MA 02130

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
18 South Huntington Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

18 South Huntington Ave.

18 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14 Hillside Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

14 Hillside Street

14 Hillside St, Boston, MA 02120

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100–$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for New England Institute of Art, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookline rental market.

How much is rent in Brookline?

The average rent in Brookline is $3,632 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookline?

Average rent prices in Brookline have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Brookline rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookline is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,732 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookline?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookline, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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