Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (115 Rentals)

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15 Orkney Rd
$1,595 - $1,850
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$1,595 - $1,850

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$1,595 - $1,850
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Orkney Rd

15 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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77 Chiswick Rd
$1,725 - $2,670
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$1,725 - $2,670

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$1,725 - $2,670
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

77 Chiswick Rd

77 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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129 Sutherland
$1,750 - $5,600
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$1,750 - $5,600

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$1,750 - $5,600
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Sutherland

129 SutherlandBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800
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$1,900 - $2,800

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$1,900 - $2,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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5 Lothian Rd
$1,900 - $1,975
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$1,900 - $1,975

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$1,900 - $1,975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Lothian Rd

5 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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19 Lanark Rd
$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700

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$2,000 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Lanark Rd

19 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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19 Lanark Rd
$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700

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$2,000 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Lanark Rd

19 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

132 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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1997 Commonwealth Ave
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1997 Commonwealth Ave

1997 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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163 Strathmore Rd
$2,100 - $4,000
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$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000
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163 Strathmore Rd

163 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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21 Sutherland Rd
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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21 Sutherland Rd

21 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.20 price per square foot 193 Strathmore Rd Model at 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 2 Chestnut Hill Ave Model at 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
12 Gerald Rd, Unit 2412 Gerald Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
27 Orkney Rd, Unit 527 Orkney RdStudio ,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chestnut Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chestnut Hill is at 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue listed at $2,100.

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