
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $700 (223 Rentals)
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1729 Commonwealth Ave

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

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112 Newtonville Ave

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12 Homer St, Unit 1, Unit 1

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft, Unit Loft

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain
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18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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Vinal Street Apartments

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252 Cypress St

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736 Washington St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

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Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

13 Nonantum Pl

8 Commonwealth Ct, Unit 12

1459-1461 VFW Pky

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99 Warren St

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15 Higgins St

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76 Euston Rd

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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Parkway 1208

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

113 Nottinghill Rd

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17 Price Rd

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1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G, Unit #1G

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

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593 Cambridge St

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582 Cambridge St

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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116 Warren St
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27 Saint Lukes Rd

35 Orkney Rd

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

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153 Kelton St

Flats on Comm

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592 Cambridge St

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95 Gordon St

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166 Kelton St
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Chestnut Hill, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $2,389 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chestnut Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $1,996 | $10,000+ |
| Chestnut Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,051 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chestnut Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,142 | $4,000 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Apartments | Studio-Small | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| CHR Coolidge Corner Communities | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| Parkway 1208 | One 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A | 1120 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 6 | 28 Sidlaw Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G | 1683 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,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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