Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA (2,097 Rentals)

35 Chiswick Rd

258 Chestnut Hill Ave
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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Brookline?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Brookline Studio Apartments | $2,455 | $1,800 | $5,500 |
South Brookline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $1,150 | $5,670 |
South Brookline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $375 | $9,780 |
South Brookline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,537 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
South Brookline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,503 | $1,170 | $10,000+ |
South Brookline 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,764 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
South Brookline 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,338 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 2097 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA
Ranked #86
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chestnut Hill. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? South Brookline has emerged as a favorite submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education opportunities.
Luxury Living Rating
This section of town has now become known as one of the finest high-end communities in town, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise pets. This area is known as one of our preferred submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the South Brookline Neighborhood in Chestnut Hill, MA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 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 South Brookline
How much are Studio apartments in South Brookline?
There are currently 65 Studio Apartments in South Brookline with rent ranges from $1,800 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,455.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Brookline Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Brookline ranges from $1,150 to $5,670 with an average monthly rent of $2,883.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Brookline cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Brookline range from $375 to $9,780. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,550.
How expensive are South Brookline Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 466 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Brookline on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $12,500 - averaging $4,537 for the location.
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