
Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA (782 Rentals)


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35 Orkney Rd

67 Hewlett St, Unit 2

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1860 Comm Ave House

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 38

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9 Parkwood Ter, Unit 1

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22 Castleton St, Unit First Floor

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104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2

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1914 Beacon St, Unit 2

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34 Orkney Rd
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50 Englewood Ave

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324 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

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106 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3T

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594 South St, Unit #1

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39 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2

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106 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3

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104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3

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41 Orkney Rd, Unit 41-3

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19 Braemore Rd, Unit 1

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108 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1
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1986 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

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1914 Beacon St, Unit 2

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14 Chiswick Rd

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34 Chiswick Rd, Unit 8

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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48 Englewood Ave, Unit 3

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104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 104-2

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104 Strathmore Rd

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106 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 3

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2 Sutherland Rd
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276 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

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126 Englewood Ave

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104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

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12 Parkton Rd, Unit 1

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55 Broadlawn Park, Unit 22

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51 Custer St

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148 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

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39 Goldsmith St, Unit 2

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39 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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48 Manthorne Rd
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74 Saint Rose St

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575 Weld St, Unit #2

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39 Goldsmith St, Unit #2

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27 Parkton Rd, Unit #3

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108 Hyde Park Ave

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio

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260 Chestnut Hill Ave

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840 South St, Unit 1

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262 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 17

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66 Park St, Unit 31-1
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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Brookline?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Brookline Studio Apartments | $2,349 | $1,800 | $4,320 |
| South Brookline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,200 | $5,222 |
| South Brookline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,804 | $2,000 | $9,995 |
| South Brookline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,529 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,989 | $1,350 | $9,000 |
| South Brookline 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,426 | $4,300 | $7,950 |
| South Brookline 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,262 | $6,500 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 782 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 #103
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 3.0 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Brookline
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Brookline area of Chestnut Hill, MA?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 782 available South Brookline apartments priced from $1,200 to $12,532, with an average monthly rent of $3,927.
How much are Studio apartments in South Brookline?
There are currently 98 Studio Apartments in South Brookline with rent ranges from $1,800 to $4,320 with an average price of $2,349.
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 $1,200 to $5,222 with an average monthly rent of $2,869.
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 $2,000 to $9,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,804.
How expensive are South Brookline Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 168 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Brookline on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,495 to $12,532 - averaging $4,529 for the location.
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