Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longwood Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,300 (201 Rentals)

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15 Parkman St

BrooklineMA02446
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1247 Beacon St, Unit 1223-114
$2,095
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$2,095

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$2,095
Studio Apartment Available Now

1247 Beacon St, Unit 1223-114

1247 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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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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212 Kent St, Unit 23
$2,190
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$2,190

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$2,190
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212 Kent St, Unit 23

212 Kent StBrookline, MA 02446
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216 Kent St, Unit 23
$2,190
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$2,190

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$2,190
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216 Kent St, Unit 23

216 Kent StBrookline, MA 02446
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Village At Brookline
$2,233 - $6,000
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$2,233 - $6,000

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$2,233 - $6,000
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village At Brookline

77 VillageBrookline, MA 02445
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1284 Beacon St
$2,240
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$1,880
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,240
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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28 Browne St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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28 Browne St, Unit 2

28 Browne StBrookline, MA 02446
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1382 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 9 Sewall Ave

9 Sewall Ave

BrooklineMA02446

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45 Green St
$2,255
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$1,900
Required Monthly Fees
$355

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$2,255
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

45 Green St

45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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1382A Beacon St, Unit 4
$2,260
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$2,260

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$2,260
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1382A Beacon St, Unit 4

1382A Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1284 Beacon St
$2,290
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$1,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,290
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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27 Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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27 Auburn St, Unit 1

27 Auburn 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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176 Naples Rd
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

176 Naples Rd

176 Naples RdBrookline, MA 02446
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37-47 St Marys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, 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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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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Longwood, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Longwood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
886-896 Huntington AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longwood, MA

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Longwood area is the $0.19 price per square foot 510 Beacon St Model at 510 Beacon St, Unit C in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Longwood apartment is the 900 Huntington Ave Model at 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Longwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
510 Beacon St, Unit C510 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2900 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2880 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 9380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
511 Beacon St, Unit C1511 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Longwood, Brookline, MA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Longwood Neighborhood in Brookline, MA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Longwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Longwood is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longwood?

The cheapest apartment in Longwood is 886-896 Huntington Avenue which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Longwood costs $15,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Longwood?

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 143 regular apartments in Longwood 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 Longwood?

Cheap apartments in Longwood have an average cost of $249 which is $14,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longwood.

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