Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,100 (47 Rentals)

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property at 28 Braemore Rd

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

28 Braemore Rd

BostonMA02135

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22 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick 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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,100
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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

78 Brington RdBrookline, MA 02445
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
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$2,100 - $3,325
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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The Harvard by Pine Realty
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Harvard by Pine Realty

48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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45 Strathmore Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Strathmore Rd

45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Belgrade Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belgrade Place

446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Vernon Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Towers

35 Vernon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Teel Realty
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Teel Realty

1955 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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The Chestnut Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chestnut Hill

219 Commonwealth AveChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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1477 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1477 Beacon St

1477 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.27 price per square foot 24 Orkney Rd Model at 24 Orkney Rd in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 629 Chestnut Hill Ave Model at 629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Brookline apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Orkney Rd24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.27
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
12 Sutherland Rd, Unit 312 Sutherland Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
249 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 32249 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
21 Stellman Rd, Unit #321 Stellman Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
240 Cypress St, Unit #1240 Cypress St2BR,1BA$0.25
79 Belgrade Ave, Unit #379 Belgrade Ave3BR,1BA$0.29
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18

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South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #93

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Brookline Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Brookline?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Brookline is at 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue listed at $2,100.

What is the most affordable South Brookline Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Brookline Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 35 Orkney Rd and starts from $3,000.

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