Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $700 (223 Rentals)

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1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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112 Newtonville Ave
$1,250
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$1,250

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112 Newtonville Ave

112 Newtonville AveNewton, MA 02458
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 13 Nonantum Pl

$1,700

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$1,700

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13 Nonantum Pl

NewtonMA02458
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99 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,175
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$1,725 - $2,175

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$1,725 - $2,175
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99 Warren St

99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
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15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 76 Euston Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

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76 Euston Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 113 Nottinghill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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113 Nottinghill Rd

BostonMA02135
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17 Price Rd
$1,800 - $2,800
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$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800 - $2,800
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17 Price Rd

17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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593 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,975
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$1,825 - $1,975

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$1,825 - $1,975
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

593 Cambridge St

593 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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582 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,895
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$1,825 - $1,895

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$1,825 - $1,895
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582 Cambridge St

582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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116 Warren St
$1,850 - $2,700
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$1,850 - $2,700

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$1,850 - $2,700
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116 Warren St

116 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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1116 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $3,225
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$1,895 - $3,225

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$1,895 - $3,225
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1116 Commonwealth Ave

1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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153 Kelton St
$1,895 - $2,025
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$1,895 - $2,025

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$1,895 - $2,025
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153 Kelton St

153 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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592 Cambridge St
$1,895 - $2,125
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$1,895 - $2,125

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$1,895 - $2,125
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592 Cambridge St

592 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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95 Gordon St
$1,895 - $2,275
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$1,895 - $2,275

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$1,895 - $2,275
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95 Gordon St

95 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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166 Kelton St
$1,895 - $2,325
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$1,895 - $2,325

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$1,895 - $2,325
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166 Kelton St

166 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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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 Commonwealth Apartments in the Harvard Square neighborhood priced from $1,750. CHR Coolidge Corner Communities in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commonwealth ApartmentsStudio-SmallStudio,1BA$1,750
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.19 price per square foot 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 1114 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1114 Commonwealth Ave starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave1114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Gordon St67 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
166 Kelton St166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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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 Vinal Street Apartments listed at $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment is $1,790 at Parkway 1208.

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