Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $950 (145 Rentals)

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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 7 Elmira St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7 Elmira St

BostonMA02135
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56 Park Vale Ave
$1,100 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,100 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

56 Park Vale Ave

56 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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23 Arbor Ln
$1,175 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Arbor Ln

23 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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22 Boynton St, Unit 1
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Boynton St, Unit 1

22 Boynton StBoston, MA 02130
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7 Denby Rd
$1,350 - $3,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Denby Rd

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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14 Duval St
$1,200 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

14 Duval St

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 116 Spring St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 76 Elm St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
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76 Elm St

BostonMA02130
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Parkway 1208
$1,600 - $2,603

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,603

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,603
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway 1208

1208D Vfw PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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69 Chiswick Road
$1,625 - $3,690

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Base Rent$1,625 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price$1,625 - $3,690
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

69 Chiswick Road

69 Chiswick RdBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 29 Marvin Ln
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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29 Marvin Ln

NewtonMA02459
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1459-1461 VFW Pky
$1,725 - $2,350

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Base Rent$1,725 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,350
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1459-1461 VFW Pky

1459-1461 VFW PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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18 Saint Lukes Rd
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$1,800 - $4,500

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Base Rent$1,800 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $4,500
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

18 Saint Lukes Rd

18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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83 Gordon St
$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 6 Orkney Rd
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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6 Orkney Rd

BostonMA02135
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Stony Brook
$1,825 - $2,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,825 - $2,175

Total Monthly Price$1,825 - $2,175
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stony Brook

150 Clare AveBoston, MA 02136
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Residences at Brighton Marine
Rent Specials
$1,848 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,848 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price$1,848 - $4,375
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at Brighton Marine

1465 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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44 Orkney Rd
Rent Specials
$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,800
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

44 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $7,200

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Base Rent$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $7,200
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

1504 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.17 price per square foot 1460 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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.
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.17
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio, 1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio, 1BA$0.19
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR, 1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio, 1BA$0.20
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.20

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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 CHR Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,780.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment is $1,600 at Parkway 1208.

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 $1,910 at Parkway 1208.

What is the most affordable Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $1,848.

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