Cheap Homes for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Brookline, MA from $1,200 (101 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Washington Square area of Brookline.

property at 252 Summit Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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252 Summit Ave, Unit 1

252 Summit Ave
BrooklineMA02446
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 319 Allston St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

319 Allston St, Unit 10

319 Allston St
BostonMA02135
property at 311 Allston St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

311 Allston St

BostonMA02135
property at 10 Vinal St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Vinal St, Unit 4

10 Vinal 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 17 Melvin Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Melvin Ave, Unit B

17 Melvin Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 239 Kelton St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

239 Kelton St

BostonMA02134

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property at 116 Washington St

$2,095 - $2,165

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$2,095

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$2,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

116 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 736 Washington St

$2,100 - $3,100

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$2,100 - $3,100

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$2,100 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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736 Washington St

BrooklineMA02446
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

Available Sep 1

208A Winthrop Rd

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 1641 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1641 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

1641 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 323 Allston St

$2,110

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$2,110

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$2,110

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

323 Allston St

BostonMA02135
property at 1625 Commonwealth Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 4 Commonwealth Ct

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Commonwealth Ct

BostonMA02135
property at 19 Westbourne Terrace

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Westbourne Terrace

BrooklineMA02446
property at 98 Westbourne Ter

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

98 Westbourne Ter, Unit A

98 Westbourne Ter
BrooklineMA02446

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property at 88 Washington St

$2,165

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$2,165

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$2,165

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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88 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 1666 Commonwealth Avenue

$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 1589 Beacon St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1589 Beacon St, Unit B

1589 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 1563 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1563 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 116 Washington St Model at 116 Washington St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 310 Allston St Model at 310 Allston St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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.
116 Washington St116 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.23
310 Allston St310 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.27
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
80 York Ter, Unit 180 York Ter1BR,1BA$0.28
1614 Beacon St, Unit 101614 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.25
245 Kelton St, Unit 24245 Kelton St2BR,1BA$0.27
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
1408 Beacon St, Unit 31408 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.27
82 Harvard Ave, Unit a82 Harvard Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
309 Allston St309 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Square?

There are currently 460 Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $12,500. There are also 609 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Square ranging from $1,280 to $12,500.

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 $1,280 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,647.

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 $2,200 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $11,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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