Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $300 (159 Rentals)

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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
property at 106 Addington Rd

106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445

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28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150

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6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 26 Tip Top St

26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135

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7 Harvard Ter

BostonMA02134
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,395
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$1,395

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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750

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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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Chestnut Hill, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chestnut Hill, MA is a Studio unit found at 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood priced from $1,725. Commonwealth Apartments in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Commonwealth ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1122 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2081114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Getting Around Chestnut Hill, MA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chestnut Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chestnut Hill is at 1459-1461 VFW Pky listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment is $1,777 at Stony Brook Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chestnut Hill is starting from $2,120 at Stony Brook Village.

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