Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA (1,238 Rentals)

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2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit F
$4,850
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$4,850
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit F

2016 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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48 Englewood Ave, Unit 1
$4,600
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$4,600
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$4,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

48 Englewood Ave, Unit 1

48 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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20 South St, Unit 2
$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

20 South St, Unit 2

20 South StBoston, MA 02135
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16 South St, Unit 4
$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

16 South St, Unit 4

16 South StBoston, MA 02135
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41 Orkney Rd, Unit 3
$4,200
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$4,200
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$4,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Orkney Rd, Unit 3

41 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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61 Pond St, Unit 1
$5,100
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$5,100
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$5,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

61 Pond St, Unit 1

61 Pond StBoston, MA 02130
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842 South St, Unit #1B
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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842 South St, Unit #1B

842 South StBoston, MA 02131
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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
$1,850
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$1,850
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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1

1880 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1874 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$3,354
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$3,354
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$3,354
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

1874 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

1874 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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6 Sutherland Rd, Unit 31
$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
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6 Sutherland Rd, Unit 31

6 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3
$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31, 2026

34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3

34 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135

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1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A
$4,500
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$4,500
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$4,500
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1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

1870 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Parkton Rd, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
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15 Parkton Rd, Unit 3

15 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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63 Selkirk Rd, Unit #1
$2,750
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$2,750
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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

63 Selkirk Rd, Unit #1

63 Selkirk RdBoston, MA 02135
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34 Orkney Rd, Unit #3
$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1, 2026

34 Orkney Rd, Unit #3

34 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$3,354
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$3,354
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$3,354
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1870 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Parkton Rd, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
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15 Parkton Rd, Unit 3

15 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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41 Orkney Rd, Unit 3A
$4,800
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$4,800
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$4,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Orkney Rd, Unit 3A

41 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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.

Getting Around the South Brookline Neighborhood in Chestnut Hill, MA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 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 112 Studio Apartments in South Brookline with rent ranges from $1,100 to $4,595 with an average price of $2,333.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,850.

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 $21,050. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,670.

How expensive are South Brookline Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 296 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Brookline on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $12,500 - averaging $4,549 for the location.

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