
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,300 (92 Rentals)
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30 Gardner Rd

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785 Washington St, Unit 2

1689 Beacon St, Unit 6

255 Winchester St

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17 Fairbanks St

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 32

1589 Beacon St, Unit B

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16 Gardner Rd

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140 Columbia St
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208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 34

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1700 Beacon St

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1740 Beacon St, Unit 3

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5 Fuller St, Unit 3

19 Fairbanks St, Unit 12a

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1476 Beacon St, Unit 3

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7 Claflin Rd

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1738 Beacon St, Unit 2

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14 Fairbanks St

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262 Winchester St
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38 Park St

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 35

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199 Winthrop Rd

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 5

17 Fairbanks St, Unit 12A

1748 Beacon St, Unit 2

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146 Beaconsfield Rd, Unit 3

208 Winthrop Rd, Unit 36

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736 Washington St, Unit 5

344 Harvard St
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1477 Beacon St

Princeton on Beacon Street

40 Williams St

Champion House Apartments

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Vinal Street Apartments

313 Allston St, Unit 5

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27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 6

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225 Kelton St

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317 Allston St
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8 Woodstock Ave

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255 Kelton St

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317 Allston St

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64 Woodstock Ave

1615 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

1576 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

1641 Commonwealth Ave

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31 Woodstock Ave, Unit 68 woodstock ave 10

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60 Woodstock Ave

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225 Kelton St
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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 |
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| Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,312 | $1,550 | $3,574 |
| Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,975 | $4,956 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,584 | $2,495 | $6,995 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,323 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,056 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 92 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 June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 27 Woodstock Ave Model at 27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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. |
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| 27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 6 | 27 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 785 Washington St, Unit 2 | 785 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 19 Claymoss Rd, Unit 88-10 | 19 Claymoss Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 225 Kelton St | 225 Kelton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 251 Kelton St | 251 Kelton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 1751 Beacon St, Unit #1 | 1751 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 1614 Beacon St, Unit 10 | 1614 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 50 Lancaster Ter | 50 Lancaster Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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