
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Garden Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,200 (122 Rentals)
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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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1061 Beacon St, Unit 9

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145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6

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198 Saint Paul St, Unit 4

1223 Beacon St, Unit 304A

1223 Beacon St, Unit 102

1077 Beacon St, Unit 9

1077 Beacon St, Unit 6
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1736 Beacon St, Unit 1

1061 Beacon St, Unit 11

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14

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15 Short St, Unit 2

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26 Winchester St, Unit 808

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180 Saint Paul St, Unit 1

1061 Beacon St, Unit 15
1071 Beacon St

1689 Beacon St, Unit 6

181 Winthrop Rd, Unit 8
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1060 Beacon St, Unit 7

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38 Dean Rd

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9 Rice St, Unit 6

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354 Tappan St

1589 Beacon St, Unit B

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36 Alton Pl, Unit 1

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1243 Beacon St

1069 Beacon St, Unit 2

1077 Beacon St, Unit 10
1390 Beacon St
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1050 Beacon St, Unit 3

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1067 Beacon St, Unit 3

49 Boylston St, Unit B

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150 Beaconsfield Rd, Unit #5

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78 Stearns Rd, Unit 1

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49 Westbourne Ter, Unit 3

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92 Coolidge St

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116 Park St, Unit 1

1223 Beacon St, Unit 408

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14-16 Netherlands Road

49 Marion St

Princeton on Beacon Street

40 Williams St

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43 Parkton Rd

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12 Oswald St

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135 Hillside St

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148 Hillside St

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12 Oswald St
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Emerson Garden, Brookline, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Garden Studio Apartments | $2,312 | $1,400 | $3,690 |
| Emerson Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,220 | $5,222 |
| Emerson Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $2,100 | $7,695 |
| Emerson Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,213 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,196 | $1,300 | $9,995 |
| Emerson Garden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,920 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson Garden 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,582 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Garden, MA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson Garden area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Emerson Garden apartment is the 1067 Beacon St Model at 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 | 145 Winthrop Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 1073 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1073 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1073 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 1073 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1060 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1060 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1075 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1075 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 380 Riverway, Unit 3 | 380 Riverway | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 382 Riverway, Unit 26 | 382 Riverway | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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