Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Norfolk Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,600 (185 Rentals)

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3 Lothian Rd
$1,950 - $2,295
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$1,950 - $2,295

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

3 Lothian Rd

3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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126 Englewood Ave
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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123 Sutherland Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

123 Sutherland Rd

123 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
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$2,100 - $3,325
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$2,100 - $3,325

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$2,100 - $3,325
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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52 Strathmore Rd
$2,150 - $2,350
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$2,150 - $2,350

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$2,150 - $2,350
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

52 Strathmore Rd

52 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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21 Sutherland Rd
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

21 Sutherland Rd

21 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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31-35 South Street
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$2,195 - $4,850
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$2,195 - $4,850

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$2,195 - $4,850
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31-35 South Street

31 South StBrighton, MA 02135
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21 Kinross Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

21 Kinross Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

21 Kinross RdBoston, MA 02135
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1689 Beacon St
$2,200 - $5,100
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$2,200 - $5,100

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$2,200 - $5,100
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1689 Beacon St

1689 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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Chestnut Hill Norfolk, Boston College, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill Norfolk, MA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill Norfolk area is the $0.24 price per square foot 629 Chestnut Hill Ave Model at 629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill Norfolk apartment is the 12 Gerald Rd Model at 12 Gerald Rd, Unit 24 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
12 Gerald Rd, Unit 2412 Gerald Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
249 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 32249 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1795 Commonwealth Ave1795 Commonwealth Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Chestnut Hill Norfolk, Chestnut Hill, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Norfolk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill Norfolk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut Hill Norfolk is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill Norfolk?

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill Norfolk is Reservoir Court which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill Norfolk costs $12,500.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chestnut Hill Norfolk?

Cheap apartments in Chestnut Hill Norfolk have an average cost of $137 which is $12,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill Norfolk.

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