
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brook Farm Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,700 (52 Rentals)
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1799 Centre St, Unit 14

1799 Centre St, Unit 34

2089 Centre St

1799 Centre St, Unit 17

116 Spring St, Unit C8

1799 Centre St, Unit 8

305 Belgrade Ave, Unit 3L

31 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

14 Bryon Rd, Unit 6
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55 Broadlawn Park, Unit 22

37 Stratford St

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37 Stratford St, Unit 2

8 Summer St

1799 Centre St, Unit 38

199 Gardner St, Unit 205

199 Gardner St, Unit 205

199 Gardner St, Unit 310

197 Gardner St, Unit 114

71 Manthorne Rd
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199 Gardner St, Unit 310

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199 Gardner St, Unit 410

199 Gardner St, Unit 414

199 Gardner St, Unit 418

199 Gardner St, Unit 406

199 Gardner St, Unit 217

199 Gardner St, Unit 213

199 Gardner St, Unit 418

199 Gardner St, Unit 213
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199 Gardner St, Unit 204

131 Gardner St, Unit 408

199 Gardner St, Unit 204

25 Westgate Rd

28 Westgate Rd

6 Alaric Terrace

30 Alaric St

17 Cass St

41 Westgate Rd

24 Sherman Rd
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50 Bryon Rd, Unit 6

22 Westgate Rd

85 Gardner St

58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1

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14 Bryon Rd, Unit 6

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18 Sherman Rd, Unit 1

3 Gerry Rd

2 Sherman Rd

Parkway 1208
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brook Farm?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Farm 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $2,000 | $5,210 |
| Brook Farm 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
| Brook Farm 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,244 | $2,800 | $9,655 |
| Brook Farm 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available Brook Farm Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brook Farm area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hancock Village priced from $2,995. The Franklin at Hancock Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Brook Farm apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath Single Level - The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| The Franklin at Hancock Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath - The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 20 Thornton Rd | 1 bed Open Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $3,056 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brook Farm, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brook Farm area is the $0.37 price per square foot 230 Gerry Rd Model at 230 Gerry Rd, Unit G-230 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $3,665. The second greatest value Brook Farm apartment is the Aspen Model at Oak Row Apartments starting at $3,770 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Oak Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brook Farm apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Gerry Rd, Unit G-230 | 230 Gerry Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| Oak Row Apartments | Aspen | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| Linden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| 132 Gerry Rd, Unit G-132 | 132 Gerry Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 165 Grove St, Unit #6 | 165 Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Adams at Hancock Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath Single Level - The Adams | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 55 Broadlawn Park, Unit 22 | 55 Broadlawn Park | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 128 Sherman Rd, Unit 128 | 128 Sherman Rd | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.77 |
| 20 Thornton Rd | 1 bed Open Arlington | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.78 |
| 66 Park St, Unit 31-1 | 66 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrook Farm, Boston, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brook Farm Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brook Farm?
The cheapest apartment in Brook Farm is Hancock Village which is listed at $2,995, while the average apartment in Brook Farm costs $12,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brook Farm?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Brook Farm that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brook Farm?
Cheap apartments in Brook Farm have an average cost of $199 which is $12,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brook Farm.
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