
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Brookline area of Chestnut Hill.


39 Hewlett St

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft

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35 Orkney Rd

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141 Englewood Ave

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
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70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

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1844 Commonwealth Ave

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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19 Lanark Rd

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24 Lanark Rd

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42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

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163 Strathmore Rd

14 Orkney Rd, Unit 1

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21 Sutherland Rd
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52 Strathmore Rd

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52 Strathmore Rd, Unit 25

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23

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19 Tafthill Ter, Unit 2

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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

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297 Belgrade Ave

280 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 3

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126 Englewood Ave
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2018 Commonwealth Ave

1945 Commonwealth Ave

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675 Washington St, Unit 2C

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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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252 Tappan St, Unit 1

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252 Cypress St

44 Orkney Rd

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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1

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105 Chestnut St, Unit 6
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1689 Beacon St, Unit 6

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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

1589 Beacon St, Unit B

Centre Street Apartments, 1799

The Harvard by Pine Realty

Perkins Square

45 Strathmore Rd

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Belgrade Place
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The Chestnut Hill

1477 Beacon St
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 | $2,419 | $1,600 | $4,950 |
| South Brookline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,400 | $5,293 |
| South Brookline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,842 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,518 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,801 | $3,195 | $8,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Cheapest Available South Brookline Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Centre Street Apartments, 1799 | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 starting at $2,400 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 | 2018 Commonwealth Avenue | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 1751 Beacon St, Unit #1 | 1751 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 42 Vernon St, Unit #35 - 412 | 42 Vernon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 629 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 629 Chestnut Hill Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 51 Grove St, Unit A | 51 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1614 Beacon St, Unit 10 | 1614 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 258 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 126 Englewood Ave | 126 Englewood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA
Ranked #97
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Brookline Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Brookline?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Brookline is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Brookline?
The cheapest apartment in South Brookline is 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in South Brookline costs $12,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Brookline?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in South Brookline that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Brookline?
Cheap apartments in South Brookline have an average cost of $185 which is $12,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Brookline.
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