Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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

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$1,100
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B

19 Archdale RdBoston, MA 02131
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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
$1,850
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$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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property at 53 Archdale Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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53 Archdale Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 106 Addington Rd

$375

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$375

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$375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445

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252 Cypress St
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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252 Cypress St

252 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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1700 Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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1700 Beacon St

1700 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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.
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 332018 Commonwealth AvenueStudio ,1BA$0.20
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1122 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22016 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
24 Orkney Rd, Unit C24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
43 Selkirk Rd, Unit 143 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
126 Englewood Ave, Unit 12B126 Englewood AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

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

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4.0
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Brookline Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Brookline Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Brookline is starting from $2,600 at Reservoir Court.

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