Cheap Homes for Rent in Brookline, MA from $800 (292 Rentals)

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property at 191 Green St

$820

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$820

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 Green St

BostonMA02130

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property at 2 Glenville Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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Studio, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 6 Glenville Ave

$1,100 - $5,200

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

6 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 8 Glenville Ave

$1,100 - $5,900

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$1,100

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$1,100

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8 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 11 A Islington St

$1,110

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$1,110

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$1,110

7 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 A Islington St

BostonMA02134

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property at 5 Union Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Union Ave

BostonMA02130

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property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 8 St Lukes Rd

$1,200 - $6,250

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

8 St Lukes Rd

BostonMA02134

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Cheapest Available Brookline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookline, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookline apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,662
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookline area is the $0.21 price per square foot 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Brookline apartment is the 108 Washington St Model at 108 Washington St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. 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.
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
51 Delle Ave, Unit 151 Delle AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookline

What type of rentals are currently available in Brookline?

There are currently 5743 Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,790. There are also 6739 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brookline ranging from $820 to $33,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brookline?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brookline ranges from $820 to $33,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,627.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brookline?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brookline range from $1,200 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $17,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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