Cheap Homes for Rent in Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (123 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chestnut Hill area of Boston.

property at 7 Timon Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7 Timon Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
property at 32 Sidlaw Rd

$1,900 - $2,650

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

32 Sidlaw Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 24 Sidlaw Rd

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

24 Sidlaw Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A, Unit 11A

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 24, Unit 24

4 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 65 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $3,500

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$2,000 - $3,500

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$2,000 - $3,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 160 Strathmore Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jun 1

160 Strathmore Rd, Unit 21

160 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 10 Lothian Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Lothian Rd, Unit 7, Unit 7

10 Lothian Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 26 Chiswick Rd

$2,200 - $3,900

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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26 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 117 Sutherland Rd

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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117 Sutherland Rd, Unit A, Unit A

117 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 131 Sutherland Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

131 Sutherland Rd, Unit A, Unit A

131 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 124 Sutherland Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

124 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1782 Commonwealth Ave

$2,275 - $3,675

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$2,275 - $3,675

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$2,275 - $3,675

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.27 price per square foot 24 Orkney Rd Model at 24 Orkney Rd in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 629 Chestnut Hill Ave Model at 629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 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.
24 Orkney Rd24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.27
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
12 Gerald Rd, Unit 2412 Gerald Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
249 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 32249 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
110 Lanark Rd, Unit 1110 Lanark Rd2BR,1BA$0.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut Hill?

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $14,000. There are also 605 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut Hill ranging from $1,175 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chestnut Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chestnut Hill ranges from $1,175 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,808.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chestnut Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chestnut Hill range from $2,500 to $9,102, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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