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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
96 Jamaica StBoston, MA 02130
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39 Hewlett St
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80 Patten StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,475
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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft
38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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49 Walk Hill StBoston, MA 02130
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80 Patten StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,850 - $7,200
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now35 Orkney Rd
35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,850
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$1,850
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141 Englewood Ave
141 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,900
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$1,900
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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A
70 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $2,500
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue
2018 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $2,400
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1844 Commonwealth Ave
1844 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $2,650
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19 Lanark Rd
19 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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24 Lanark Rd
24 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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$2,000
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,095
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$2,095
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$2,095
42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
42 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100 - $4,000
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163 Strathmore Rd
163 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
4 Ayr Rd, Unit 33
4 Ayr RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,150
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$2,150
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21 Sutherland Rd
21 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,150Studio Apartments Available Aug 25
14 Orkney Rd, Unit 1
14 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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52 Strathmore Rd
52 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,200
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52 Strathmore Rd, Unit 25
52 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23
2018 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1
258 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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297 Belgrade Ave
297 Belgrade AveBoston, MA 02131
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126 Englewood Ave
126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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280 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 3
280 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02130
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19 Tafthill Ter, Unit 2
19 Tafthill TerBoston, MA 02131
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2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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16 Braemore Rd
BostonMA02135
1945 Commonwealth Ave
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$1,350
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$1,350
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675 Washington St, Unit 2C
675 Washington StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,395
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$1,395
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12 Homer St, Unit 1
12 Homer StBrookline, MA 02445
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252 Tappan St, Unit 1
252 Tappan StBrookline, MA 02445
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252 Cypress St
252 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 144 Orkney Rd
44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,000
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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1
58 Bryon RdBoston College, MA 02467
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$2,075
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$2,075
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$2,075
105 Chestnut St, Unit 6
105 Chestnut StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,100Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
1689 Beacon St, Unit 6
1689 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,100 - $3,125
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
1589 Beacon St, Unit B
1589 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Centre Street Apartments, 1799
1799 Centre StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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The Harvard by Pine Realty
48-50 Harvard AveBrookline, MA 02446
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Perkins Square
2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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MBH Apartments
1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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45 Strathmore Rd
45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Belgrade Place
446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Vernon Towers
35 Vernon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Teel Realty
1955 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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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 | $2,411 | $1,600 | $4,950 |
| South Brookline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,400 | $5,293 |
| South Brookline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,411 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,529 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| South Brookline 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,790 | $3,195 | $8,500 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 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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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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