Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Brookline, MA (388 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Brookline as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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1284 Beacon St
$1,950
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,590
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,950
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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116 Winthrop Rd
$3,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,815
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1440 Beacon St
$1,940
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,940
Studio Apartments Available Now

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1284 Beacon St
$2,860
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,860
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1284 Beacon St
$3,640
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,640
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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45 Carlton St
$3,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11, 2026

45 Carlton St

45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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45 Green St
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

45 Green St

45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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1440 Beacon St
$3,030
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,030
Studio Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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112 Winthrop Rd
$4,345
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,345
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

112 Winthrop Rd

112 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1284 Beacon St
$3,795
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,795
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1284 Beacon St
$2,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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45 Green St
$3,005
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,005
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026

45 Green St

45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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property at 1091 Boylston St

$2,500

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

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1091 Boylston St, Unit 24

1091 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 14 Union St

$3,800

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,800

Total Monthly Price
$3,800

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 31

14 Union St

BostonMA02135
property at 290 Beacon St

$7,800

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$7,800

Total Monthly Price
$7,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

290 Beacon St, Unit 3

290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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1350 Boylston St
$3,890
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1350 Boylston St

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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285 Third St
$3,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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791 Tremont St
$2,510
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,510
Studio Apartments Available Now

791 Tremont St

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$2,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,775
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Marney St
$3,195
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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270 Babcock St
$2,835
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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8 Elko St
$2,425
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,425
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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770 Boylston St
$3,125
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,125
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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270 Harvard St
$2,400
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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270 Harvard St
$2,400
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 160 Boylston St

$3,730 - $4,080

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,950

Total Monthly Price
$3,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 28

160 Boylston St

NewtonMA02467

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property at 77 Exeter St

$5,400 - $5,620

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,400

Total Monthly Price
$5,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 28

77 Exeter St

BostonMA02116
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161 Washington St
$2,850
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,445
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,445
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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3688 Washington St
$3,120
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$3,120
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 13, 2026

3688 Washington St

3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookline

What type of rentals are currently available in Brookline?

There are currently 9181 Apartments for Rent in Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 6200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brookline ranging from $725 to $38,000.

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 $725 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,404.

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 $950 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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