
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Garden Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $950 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Emerson Garden area of Brookline.


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736 Washington St, Unit 3

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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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1089 Beacon St, Unit 1

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1061 Beacon St, Unit 9

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23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A

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1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T

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1064 Beacon St, Unit 14

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1060 Beacon St, Unit 14
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1101 Beacon St, Unit 6

1077 Beacon St, Unit 6

1077 Beacon St, Unit 9

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The Harvard

1689 Beacon St, Unit 6

122 Westbourne Terrace

Brown Family House | Aged 62+ Community

Vernon Towers

14-16 Netherlands Road

8 Bynner St, Unit 3
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120 Minden St

235 Heath St, Unit 3

235 Heath St, Unit 3

235 Heath St, Unit 3

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36 Calumet St

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19 Wyman St, Unit 19 Wyman

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848 Huntington Ave

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 104
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53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 101

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 302

50 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

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99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

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220 - 236 Kelton St

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868 Beacon St

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4
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74 S Huntington Ave, Unit 21

62 S Huntington Ave, Unit 11

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220 Kelton St

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4 Woodstock Ave

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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64 Woodstock Ave

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232 Kelton St

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217 Kelton St

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68 Woodstock Ave

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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4
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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 | $2,333 | $1,400 | $3,710 |
| Emerson Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $950 | $4,677 |
| Emerson Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,252 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,297 | $950 | $9,500 |
| Emerson Garden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,180 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson Garden 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,546 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Garden, MA
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson Garden area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2 Wait St Model at 2 Wait St, Unit 1R in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Emerson Garden apartment is the 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 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 Emerson Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2 Wait St, Unit 1R | 2 Wait St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 69 S Huntington Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 900 Huntington Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 1064 Beacon St, Unit 14 | 1064 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 903 Beacon St, Unit 8 | 903 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 1060 Beacon St, Unit 14 | 1060 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 1101 Beacon St, Unit 6 | 1101 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T | 1044 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.18 |
| 23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A | 23 Monmouth St | Studio, 1BA | $0.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerson Garden, Brookline, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Garden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerson Garden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerson Garden is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson Garden?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson Garden is The Harvard which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Emerson Garden costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson Garden?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Emerson Garden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Emerson Garden?
Cheap apartments in Emerson Garden have an average cost of $157 which is $3,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson Garden.
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