Cheap Homes for Rent in the Longwood Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,200 (247 Rentals)

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property at 61 Thatcher St

$1,280

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$1,280

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$1,280

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Thatcher St, Unit 5

61 Thatcher St
BrooklineMA02446

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property at 485 Washington St

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

485 Washington St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 70 Fenway

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

70 Fenway

BostonMA02115

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property at 1250 Boylston St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1250 Boylston St, Unit 2

1250 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 1126 Commonwealth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 196 Saint Paul St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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196 Saint Paul St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 27 Park Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Park Dr, Unit 1

27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
property at 465 Park Dr

$1,900 - $4,000

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$1,900 - $4,000

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$1,900 - $4,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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465 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 89 Chester St

$1,925

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$1,925

Total Monthly Price
$1,925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Chester St, Unit A1

89 Chester St
BostonMA02134

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Longwood, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Longwood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
27 Saint Lukes RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longwood, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Longwood area is the $0.22 price per square foot 15 Worthington St Model at 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Longwood apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall 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.
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
10 Chester St10 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
380 Riverway, Unit 3380 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.23
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
382 Riverway, Unit 26382 Riverway1BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Longwood, Brookline, MA

Ranked #7

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 Longwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Longwood?

There are currently 1570 Apartments for Rent in Longwood, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $15,200. There are also 2110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Longwood ranging from $1,250 to $12,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Longwood ranges from $1,250 to $12,600 with an average monthly rent of $5,148.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Longwood range from $2,054 to $12,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $12,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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