Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Garden Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,200 (104 Rentals)

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30 Gardner Rd
$1,800 - $2,000
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$1,800 - $2,000
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$1,800 - $2,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Gardner Rd

30 Gardner RdBrookline, MA 02445
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105 Chestnut St, Unit 6
$2,075
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$2,075
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$2,075
Studio Apartment Available Jul 1

105 Chestnut St, Unit 6

105 Chestnut StBrookline, MA 02445
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1247 Beacon St
$2,095 - $2,995
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$2,095 - $2,995
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$2,095 - $2,995
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1247 Beacon St

1247 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,095 - $2,495

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$2,095
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1071 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
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1060 Beacon St, Unit 7
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1060 Beacon St, Unit 7

1060 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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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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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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1477 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1477 Beacon St

1477 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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49 Marion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Marion St

49 Marion StBrookline, MA 02446
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40 Williams St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Williams St

40 Williams StBrookline, MA 02446
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36 Calumet St
$1,200 - $3,900
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$1,200 - $3,900
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$1,200 - $3,900
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

36 Calumet St

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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110 Brainerd Rd
$1,495 - $1,725
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$1,495 - $1,725
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$1,495 - $1,725
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

110 Brainerd Rd

110 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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16 Vinal St, Unit B1
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6
$1,625
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$1,625
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$1,625
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6

119 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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90 Brainerd Rd
$1,675 - $1,895
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$1,675 - $1,895
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$1,675 - $1,895
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

90 Brainerd Rd

90 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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16 Vinal St
$1,675 - $1,995
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$1,675 - $1,995
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$1,675 - $1,995
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Vinal St

16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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11 Vinal St
$1,725 - $2,295
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$1,725 - $2,295
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$1,725 - $2,295
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Vinal St

11 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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Emerson Garden, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Garden, MA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson Garden area is the $0.20 price per square foot 317 Allston St Model at 317 Allston St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Emerson Garden apartment is the 120 Brainerd Rd Model at 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Garden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
225 Kelton St225 Kelton St1BR,1BA$0.22
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
382 Riverway, Unit 26382 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.22
380 Riverway, Unit 3380 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.23
1073 Beacon St, Unit 31073 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
1073 Beacon St, Unit 21073 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
1060 Beacon St, Unit 31060 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Emerson Garden, Brookline, MA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Garden Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emerson Garden?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emerson Garden is at CHR Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,780.

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