Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,100 (44 Rentals)

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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R
$1,100
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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6 St Mark St
$1,725 - $1,895
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$1,725 - $1,895

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$1,725 - $1,895
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 St Mark St

6 St Mark StBoston, MA 02130
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152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

152 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit #2
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit #2

141 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

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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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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22 Garrison Rd, Unit #3F
$1,985
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$1,985

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$1,985
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22 Garrison Rd, Unit #3F

22 Garrison RdBrookline, MA 02445
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
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$2,100 - $3,325
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$2,100 - $3,325

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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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45 Strathmore Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Strathmore Rd

45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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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 March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.23 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 1751 Beacon St Model at 1751 Beacon St, Unit #1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
1751 Beacon St, Unit #11751 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.26
629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1629 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
1531 Beacon St, Unit 2S1531 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.24
35 Chiswick Rd, Unit 335 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
249 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 32249 Chestnut Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20

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South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #92

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Brookline Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Brookline Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Brookline Apartment is $2,300 at Reservoir Court.

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