Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA from $300 (277 Rentals)

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106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445
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217 Fuller St, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800

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217 Fuller St, Unit 3

217 Fuller StBrookline, MA 02446
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property at 11 Englewood Ave

11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445

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The Harvard by Pine Realty
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Harvard by Pine Realty

48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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176 Naples Rd
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

176 Naples Rd

176 Naples RdBrookline, MA 02446
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37-47 St Marys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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Vernon Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Towers

35 Vernon StBrookline, MA 02446
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14-16 Netherlands Road
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Netherlands Road

16 Netherlands RdBrookline, MA 02445
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28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135

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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135

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Cheapest Available Brookline Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookline area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Brookline apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookline apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1122 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2081114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2880 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Brookline Overview

Recently ranked the best suburb in the nation, Brookline is a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts that clearly has a stellar reputation. Brookline features seven protected historic districts that are simply stunning to look at. Brookline offers a rich mix of lifestyle options, ranging from condos, apartments, single-family homes, attached homes, and even senior homes. 

Why live in Brookline, MA?

The birthplace of John F. Kennedy and Barbara Walters, Conan O'Brien also calls Brookline his home. What is so great about Brookline? Turns out a lot. This upscale community features 25 distinct neighborhoods with classic homes and buildings. Prospective students get to choose from nine different prestigious college campuses such as Newbury College and Pine Manor College. The main appeal about Brookline is that people that live here, quite frankly are passionate about living here, and it shows. 

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Getting Around Brookline, MA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookline Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookline?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookline is at CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookline Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookline Apartment is $1,790 at Parkway 1208.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookline Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookline is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.

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