Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1625 Commonwealth Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1A

1625 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135

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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 6 Beals St

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

6 Beals St, Unit B1

6 Beals St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 1637 Commonwealth Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

Total Monthly Price
$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

1637 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
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1440 Beacon St
$1,940
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Base Rent
$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,940
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1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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property at 317 Allston St

$1,995

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$1,995

Total Monthly Price
$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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property at 1625 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

1625 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 151 Mason Ter

$2,000

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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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151 Mason Ter, Unit B##

151 Mason Ter
BrooklineMA02446
property at 12 Vinal St

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

12 Vinal St

BostonMA02135
property at 10 Vinal St

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

10 Vinal St

BostonMA02135
property at 12 Vinal St

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Vinal St

BostonMA02135

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property at 38 Ransom Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

38 Ransom Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 1637 Commonwealth Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

1637 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

1637 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135

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property at 1563 Beacon St

$2,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1563 Beacon St, Unit 1

1563 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 1559 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1559 Beacon St, Unit 3FF

1559 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 12 Ransom Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

12 Ransom Rd, Unit 3

12 Ransom Rd
BostonMA02135

Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vinal Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 76 Washington St Model at 76 Washington St, Unit 27 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,315. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 120 Brainerd Rd Model at 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 109-2 starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 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.
76 Washington St, Unit 2776 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.23
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 109-2120 Brainerd Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
195 Winthrop Rd, Unit B2195 Winthrop RdStudio ,1BA$0.24
19 Claymoss Rd, Unit 88-1019 Claymoss RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1620 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11620 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
309 Allston St, Unit 12309 Allston 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Square?

There are currently 596 Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 440 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Square ranging from $810 to $16,750.

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 $810 to $16,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,600.

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 $3,000 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $810 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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