Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Brookine Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $700 (169 Rentals)

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30 Gardner Rd
$1,800 - $2,000
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$1,800 - $2,000

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$1,800 - $2,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Gardner Rd

30 Gardner RdBrookline, MA 02445
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property at 317 St Paul St

$1,945 - $4,900

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$1,945

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$1,945

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317 St Paul St

BrooklineMA02446

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65 Saint Marys St
$2,100 - $9,000
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$2,100 - $9,000

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$2,100 - $9,000
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

65 Saint Marys St

65 Saint Marys 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
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1060 Beacon St, Unit 7

1060 Beacon 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
Student Housing
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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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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6
$1,625
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$1,625

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$1,625
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6

119 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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593 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,975
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$1,825 - $1,975

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$1,825 - $1,975
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593 Cambridge St

593 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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582 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,895
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$1,825 - $1,895

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$1,825 - $1,895
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582 Cambridge St

582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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1116 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $2,350
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$1,895 - $2,350

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$1,895 - $2,350
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1116 Commonwealth Ave

1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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220 - 236 Kelton St
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$1,895 - $2,500
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$1,895 - $2,500

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$1,895 - $2,500
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220 - 236 Kelton St

220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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166 Kelton St
$1,895 - $2,325
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$1,895 - $2,325

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$1,895 - $2,325
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166 Kelton St

166 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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North Brookine, Brookline, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Brookine Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Brookine, MA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Brookine area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Brookine apartment is the 1460 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Brookine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17
593 Cambridge St593 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 627 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
29-31 Boulevard Ter, Unit 329-31 Boulevard Ter1BR,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
785 Washington St, Unit 2785 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Brookine, 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 Cheap North Brookine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Brookine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Brookine is under $1,780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Brookine?

The cheapest apartment in North Brookine is Commonwealth Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in North Brookine costs $9,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Brookine?

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 89 regular apartments in North Brookine 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 North Brookine?

Cheap apartments in North Brookine have an average cost of $272 which is $9,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Brookine.

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