
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (115 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chestnut Hill area of Boston.


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59 Strathmore Rd

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15 Orkney Rd

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1845 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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1851 Commonwealth Ave

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

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77 Chiswick Rd

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129 Sutherland

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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22 Chiswick Rd
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141 Englewood Ave

35 Orkney Rd

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193 Strathmore Rd

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26 Chiswick Rd

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11

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5 Lothian Rd

42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 4A

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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit #14

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23

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32 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 3

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2 Lothian Rd

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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19 Lanark Rd

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19 Lanark Rd

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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1844 Commonwealth Ave

42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 34A
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42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

4 Ayr Rd, Unit 33A

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23

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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

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1997 Commonwealth Ave

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163 Strathmore Rd

1800 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

10 Lothian Rd, Unit 14

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21 Sutherland Rd
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14 Orkney Rd, Unit 1

2045 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

66 Chiswick Rd, Unit 10

1800 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

4 Ayr Rd, Unit 42A

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98 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

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21 Kinross Rd, Unit 1

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7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3

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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

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61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10
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Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $2,273 | $1,595 | $4,950 |
| Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,200 | $5,730 |
| Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,950 | $6,150 |
| Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,893 | $2,200 | $7,000 |
| Chestnut Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,035 | $1,250 | $9,600 |
| Chestnut Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,542 | $2,850 | $8,500 |
| Chestnut Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,503 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3 | 7 Lothian Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 258 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3 | 198 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 629 Chestnut Hill Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 12 Gerald Rd, Unit 24 | 12 Gerald Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 27 Orkney Rd, Unit 5 | 27 Orkney Rd | Studio ,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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