
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,300 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Washington Square area of Brookline.


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736 Washington St

1689 Beacon St, Unit 6

181 Winthrop Rd, Unit 8

1589 Beacon St, Unit B

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1243 Beacon St

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17 Fairbanks St

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140 Columbia St

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1700 Beacon St

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 34
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19 Fairbanks St, Unit 12a

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48 Lancaster Ter

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7 Claflin Rd

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 5

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1738 Beacon St, Unit 2
1390 Beacon St

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1477 Beacon St

Princeton on Beacon Street

40 Williams St
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96 Washington St, Unit 17

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Vinal Street Apartments

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

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3 Egremont Rd, Unit 3

313 Allston St, Unit 5

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317 Allston St

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317 Allston St

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64 Woodstock Ave

1641 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11
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108 Washington St, Unit 1

1615 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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108 Washington St

116 Washington St, Unit 35

116 Washington St, Unit 27

88 Washington St, Unit 10

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60 Woodstock Ave, Unit 1

116 Washington St, Unit 25

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88 Washington St, Unit 26

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1630 Commonwealth Ave
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309 Allston St

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120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3

317 Allston St

88 Washington St, Unit 6

1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

1666 Commonwealth Ave

116 Washington St, Unit 55

118 Washington St

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325 Summit Ave

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28 Ransom Rd, Unit 12A
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Washington Square, Brookline, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,328 | $1,495 | $3,675 |
| Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,814 | $1,650 | $5,222 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,200 | $6,995 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,339 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,176 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $0.27 price per square foot 310 Allston St Model at 310 Allston St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 317 Allston St Model at 317 Allston St starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Allston St | 310 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 80 York Ter, Unit 1 | 80 York Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 1614 Beacon St, Unit 10 | 1614 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 245 Kelton St, Unit 24 | 245 Kelton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1408 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1408 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 82 Harvard Ave, Unit a | 82 Harvard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 309 Allston St | 309 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 255 Kelton St | 255 Kelton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington Square is at Princeton on Beacon Street listed at $2,350.
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