Cheap Homes for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA from $900 (275 Rentals)

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property at 16 Glenville Ave

$1,025

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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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16 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,100

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 7 Timon Ave

$1,100

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

7 Timon Ave, Unit 2

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.20 price per square foot 593 Cambridge St Model at 593 Cambridge St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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.
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
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
29-31 Boulevard Ter, Unit 329-31 Boulevard Ter1BR,1BA$0.21
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
1661 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 91661 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut Hill?

There are currently 3638 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $17,000. There are also 4119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut Hill ranging from $975 to $26,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chestnut Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chestnut Hill ranges from $975 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,540.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chestnut Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chestnut Hill range from $1,400 to $13,207, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,410 to $12,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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