Cheap Homes for Rent in the Emerson Garden Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,000 (90 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Emerson Garden area of Brookline.

property at 5 Sachem St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Sachem St, Unit 2

5 Sachem St
BostonMA02120
property at 178 Hillside St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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178 Hillside St, Unit 1

178 Hillside St
BostonMA02120

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property at 675 Washington St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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675 Washington St, Unit 2C

675 Washington St
BrooklineMA02446
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property at 15-17-17 University Rd
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15-17-17 University Rd

BrooklineMA02445
property at 108 Perkins St
$1,900 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,900 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $1,950
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108 Perkins St

BostonMA02130
property at 465 Park Dr
$1,900 - $4,000

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Base Rent$1,900 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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465 Park Dr

BostonMA02215

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Cheapest Available Emerson Garden Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Emerson Garden area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed home found at 18 S Huntington Ave priced from $1,000. 18 S Huntington Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Emerson Garden homes for rent in Boston, MA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,000
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100

Best Value Homes for Rent in Emerson Garden, MA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Emerson Garden area is the $0.11 price per square foot 5 Sachem St Model at 5 Sachem St, Unit 2 in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Emerson Garden rental home is the 178 Hillside St Model at 178 Hillside St, Unit 1 in the West Fens neighborhood starting at $1,150 with a $0.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Garden homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Sachem St, Unit 25 Sachem St1BR, 1BA$0.11
178 Hillside St, Unit 1178 Hillside St5BR, 2BA$0.12
108 Perkins St108 Perkins StStudio, 1BA$0.20
71 Parkman St, Unit B71 Parkman St1BR, 1BA$0.24
461 Park Dr, Unit 201461 Park DrStudio, 1BA$0.25
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 18120 Brainerd Rd1BR, 1BA$0.25
1560 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11560 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25
339 Centre St, Unit 2339 Centre St1BR, 1BA$0.26
50 Babcock St, Unit 850 Babcock St1BR, 1BA$0.27
50 Babcock St, Unit 750 Babcock St1BR, 1BA$0.27

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Emerson Garden, Brookline, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Garden

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerson Garden?

There are currently 948 Apartments for Rent in Emerson Garden, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $12,500. There are also 930 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerson Garden ranging from $1,000 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerson Garden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerson Garden ranges from $1,000 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,651.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emerson Garden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emerson Garden range from $1,300 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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