Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $700 (184 Rentals)

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1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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28 Chester St
$1,350 - $4,000
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$1,350 - $4,000

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$1,350 - $4,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Chester St

28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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110 Brainerd Rd
$1,495 - $1,725
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$1,495 - $1,725

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$1,495 - $1,725
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

110 Brainerd Rd

110 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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property at 49 Walk Hill St

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

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49 Walk Hill St
BostonMA02130
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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
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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15 Orkney Rd
$1,595 - $1,850
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$1,595 - $1,850

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$1,595 - $1,850
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15 Orkney Rd

15 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6
$1,625
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$1,625

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$1,625
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6

119 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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property at 76 Stonley Rd

$1,650 - $3,300

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$1,650

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76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130
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90 Brainerd Rd
$1,675 - $1,895
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$1,675 - $1,895

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$1,675 - $1,895
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90 Brainerd Rd

90 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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16 Vinal St
$1,675 - $1,995
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$1,675 - $1,995

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$1,675 - $1,995
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16 Vinal St

16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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24 Colborne Rd
$1,700 - $2,250
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$1,700 - $2,250

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$1,700 - $2,250
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24 Colborne Rd

24 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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38 Colborne Rd
$1,700 - $2,025
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$1,700 - $2,025

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$1,700 - $2,025
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38 Colborne Rd

38 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 35 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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11 Vinal St
$1,725 - $2,295
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$1,725 - $2,295

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$1,725 - $2,295
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11 Vinal St

11 Vinal 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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129 Sutherland
$1,750 - $5,600
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$1,750 - $5,600

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$1,750 - $5,600
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Sutherland

129 SutherlandBoston, MA 02135
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Chestnut Hill, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 22 Highgate St Model at 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $0.15 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.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
593 Cambridge St593 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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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.

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