Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,200 (82 Rentals)

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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,800
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$1,220 - $4,800

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft
$1,575
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$1,575

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$1,575
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft

38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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property at 89 Englewood Ave

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800
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$1,900 - $2,800

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$1,900 - $2,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Now

2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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163 Strathmore Rd
$2,100 - $4,000
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$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

163 Strathmore Rd

163 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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126 Englewood Ave
$2,200 - $2,500
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$2,200 - $2,500

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1945 Commonwealth Ave

$2,200 - $3,800

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$2,200

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

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155 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 7
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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155 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 7

155 Kilsyth RdBoston, MA 02135
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24 Orkney Rd
$2,275 - $2,650
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$2,275 - $2,650

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$2,275 - $2,650
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24 Orkney Rd

24 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,300

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$2,300

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8 Kittredge St

BostonMA02131
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14 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Aug 23

14 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1

14 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Brookline Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
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
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
126 Englewood Ave126 Englewood Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
115 Sutherland Rd, Unit A115 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.26
70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A70 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18

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South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

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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 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 $2,100.

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 $12,250.

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 $110 which is $12,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Brookline.

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