Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longwood Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,000 (119 Rentals)

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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100

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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

78 Brington RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1079 Beacon St
$1,795 - $2,795
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$1,795 - $2,795

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$1,795 - $2,795
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1079 Beacon St

1079 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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177 Thorndike St
$1,850 - $2,625
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$1,850 - $2,625

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$1,850 - $2,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

177 Thorndike St

177 Thorndike StBrookline, MA 02446
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230 Babcock St
$1,900 - $3,200
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$1,900 - $3,200

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$1,900 - $3,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

230 Babcock St

230 Babcock StBrookline, MA 02446
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39 Carlton St
$1,970 - $3,780
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$1,970 - $3,780

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$1,970 - $3,780
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Carlton St

39 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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240 Babcock St
$2,000 - $2,150
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$2,000 - $2,150

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$2,000 - $2,150
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

240 Babcock St

240 Babcock StBrookline, MA 02446
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173 Thorndike St
$2,000 - $4,100
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$2,000 - $4,100

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$2,000 - $4,100
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

173 Thorndike St

173 Thorndike 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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36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
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36 Calumet St, Unit 1, Unit 1

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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923 Beacon St
$1,299 - $6,400
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$1,299 - $6,400

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$1,299 - $6,400
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923 Beacon St

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,300 - $4,000
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$1,300 - $4,000

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$1,300 - $4,000
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848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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property at 55 S Huntington Ave

$1,650 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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Available Sep 1

55 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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1116 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $3,225
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$1,895 - $3,225

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$1,895 - $3,225
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1116 Commonwealth Ave

1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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868 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,295
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$1,895 - $2,295

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$1,895 - $2,295
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215

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Longwood, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Longwood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commonwealth ApartmentsStudio-SmallStudio,1BA$1,750
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longwood, MA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longwood area is the $0.22 price per square foot 1152 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1152 Commonwealth Ave in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Longwood apartment is the 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
1152 Commonwealth Ave1152 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave1114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1118 Commonwealth Ave1118 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
74 Chester St74 Chester St1BR,1BA$0.22
84 Peterborough St, Unit 584 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1114 Commonwealth Ave1114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 281 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Longwood, Brookline, MA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longwood?

The cheapest apartment in Longwood is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Longwood costs $11,500.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Longwood?

Cheap apartments in Longwood have an average cost of $362 which is $11,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longwood.

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