Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 1629 Commonwealth Ave

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1629 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 18

1629 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 1577 Commonwealth Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 1637 Commonwealth Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

1637 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 313 Allston 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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313 Allston St

BostonMA02135

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property at 317 Allston St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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317 Allston St, Unit 15

317 Allston St
BostonMA02135
property at 1625 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

1625 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 317 Allston St

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

317 Allston St, Unit 5

317 Allston St
BostonMA02135

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property at 1689 Beacon St

$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,100 - $2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1689 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02445
property at 1637 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

1637 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 120 Brainerd Rd

$2,100 - $2,500

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$2,100 - $2,500

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$2,100 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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120 Brainerd Rd

AllstonMA02134
property at 4 Ransom Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4 Ransom Rd, Unit 10

4 Ransom Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1637 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100 - $2,700

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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property at 54 Lancaster Ter

$2,100 - $3,000

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$2,100 - $3,000

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$2,100 - $3,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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54 Lancaster Ter

BrooklineMA02446

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property at 208A Winthrop Rd

$2,100 - $5,000

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$2,100 - $5,000

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$2,100 - $5,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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208A Winthrop Rd

BrooklineMA02445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 36 Winchester St Model at 36 Winchester St, Unit 5 in the in the Fisher Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 113 Washington St Model at 113 Washington St starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
36 Winchester St, Unit 536 Winchester St1BR,1BA$0.23
113 Washington St113 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.24
76 Washington St76 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.23
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
19 Claymoss Rd, Unit 88-1019 Claymoss RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
387 Harvard St, Unit 6387 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.23
1531 Beacon St, Unit 2S1531 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.24
35 Bellvista Rd, Unit 1H35 Bellvista Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
100 Washington St, Unit 2L100 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Square?

There are currently 656 Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $12,500. There are also 573 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Square ranging from $850 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Square ranges from $850 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,128.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington Square range from $2,675 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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