Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA from $840 (273 Rentals)

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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D

184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T

1044 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A

23 Monmouth StBrookline, MA 02446
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1101 Beacon St, Unit 6
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1101 Beacon St, Unit 6

1101 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1064 Beacon St, Unit 14
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1064 Beacon St, Unit 14

1064 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1060 Beacon St, Unit 14
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1060 Beacon St, Unit 14

1060 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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property at 122 Westbourne Terrace
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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122 Westbourne Terrace

BrooklineMA02446
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The Harvard
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$2,000 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Harvard

48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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21 Euston
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$2,000 - $7,500

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Base Rent$2,000 - $7,500

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $7,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

21 Euston

21 EustonBrookline, 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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14-16 Netherlands Road
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Netherlands Road

16 Netherlands RdBrookline, MA 02445
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Vernon Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Towers

35 Vernon StBrookline, MA 02446
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89 Cedar St, Unit 3
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

89 Cedar St, Unit 3

89 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 172 Boylston St
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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172 Boylston St

BostonMA02130
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 7 Elmira St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7 Elmira St

BostonMA02135

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

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Base Rent$1,093 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,495
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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56 Park Vale Ave
$1,100 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,100 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

56 Park Vale Ave

56 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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36 Calumet St
$1,150 - $3,400

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Base Rent$1,150 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $3,400
11 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

36 Calumet St

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookline area is the $0.19 price per square foot 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Brookline apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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.
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio, 1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio, 1BA$0.19
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
33 Delle Ave33 Delle Ave6BR, 4BA$0.15
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.17
42 Warwick St42 Warwick St5BR, 3.5BA$0.14
89 Cedar St, Unit 389 Cedar St6BR, 3BA$0.09
1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T1044 Beacon StStudio, 1BA$0.18
23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A23 Monmouth StStudio, 1BA$0.18
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio, 1BA$0.19

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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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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 Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,780.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookline Apartment is $1,600 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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