
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $700 (113 Rentals)
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673 Washington St

14 Wallingford Rd

120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

70 Leicester St, Unit Lg-RM

70 Leicester St, Unit ROOM

177 Wachusett St, Unit 2m
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222 Winchester St, Unit 1
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16 Highgate St, Unit 303

Commonwealth Gardens

1459-1461 VFW Pky

66 Riverside St, Unit B

1110 Commonwealth Ave

CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities
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Stony Brook Commons

176 Naples Rd
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Chestnut Hill, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,889 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chestnut Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,818 | $920 | $10,000+ |
Chestnut Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,754 | $880 | $10,000+ |
Chestnut Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,505 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chestnut Hill, MA is a Studio unit found at CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,750. Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities | Hampton Court - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
176 Naples Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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22 Shepard St, Unit B | 22 Shepard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
84 Gordon St, Unit 101 | 84 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22 | 1669 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
30 Bentley St, Unit 3 | 30 Bentley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
317 Allston St, Unit 15 | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-4 | 5 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-4 | 5 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment is $1,752 at Stony Brook Village.
What is the most affordable Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $2,500.
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