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1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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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 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood priced from $1,725. CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of May 16, 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 84 Gordon St Model at 84 Gordon St, Unit 101 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
89 Englewood Ave, Unit 189 Englewood AveStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Getting Around Chestnut Hill, MA

Walk Score®

55 / 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 1459-1461 VFW Pky listed at $1,725.

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.

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