Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,050 (65 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
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
  • Smoke Free
property at 34 Kinross Rd
$1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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34 Kinross Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 32 Sidlaw Rd
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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32 Sidlaw Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 2001 Commonwealth Ave
$1,700 - $3,150

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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property at 247 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 1840 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $2,395

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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property at 227 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 228 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 201 Strathmore Rd
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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201 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 39 Englewood Ave
$1,950 - $3,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

39 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 199 Strathmore Rd
$1,995 - $2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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199 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 4 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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4 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 124 Sutherland Rd
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

124 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
  • Smoke Free
property at 1840 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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property at 35 Chiswick Rd
$2,125

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,125

Total Monthly Price$2,125
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

35 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

35 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
  • Smoke Free
property at 208 Chestnut Hill Ave
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
Studio Rentals
Available Now
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property at 46 Chiswick Rd
$2,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

46 Chiswick Rd, Unit 4

46 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 72 Strathmore Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

72 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

72 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 21 Kinross Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

21 Kinross Rd, Unit 1

21 Kinross Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 26 Chiswick Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

26 Chiswick Rd, Unit 3

26 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 7 Lothian Rd
$2,200 - $5,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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7 Lothian Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 72 Strathmore Rd
$2,200 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

72 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 210 Chestnut Hill Ave
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 2003 Commonwealth Avenue
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2003 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 9

2003 Commonwealth Avenue
BostonMA02135
  • Smoke Free
property at 5 Lothian Rd
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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5 Lothian Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 131 Sutherland Rd
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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131 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

131 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
  • Smoke Free
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1872 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

1872 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135

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Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 35 Orkney Rd priced from $1,850. 44 Orkney Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 Orkney Rdstudios, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850
44 Orkney RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.18 price per square foot 141 Englewood Model at 141 Englewood, Unit 2 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 193 Strathmore Rd Model at 193 Strathmore Rd starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
141 Englewood, Unit 2141 EnglewoodStudio ,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
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
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut Hill?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,500. There are also 379 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut Hill ranging from $1,050 to $12,500.

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 $1,050 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,514.

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 $2,695 to $7,790, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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