Apartments for Rent by Owner in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA (34 Rentals)

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34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31, 2026

34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3

34 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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63 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31

63 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1

63 Selkirk RdBoston, MA 02135
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1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

1870 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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6 Sutherland Rd, Unit 31
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Sutherland Rd, Unit 31

6 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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41 Orkney Rd, Unit 2
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Orkney Rd, Unit 2

41 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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7 Carolina Ave
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Carolina Ave

7 Carolina AveBoston, MA 02130
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47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A

47 Kilsyth RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1774 Beacon St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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1774 Beacon St, Unit 6

1774 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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303 Tappan St, Unit 3
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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303 Tappan St, Unit 3

303 Tappan StBrookline, MA 02445
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1895 Beacon St, Unit 4
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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1895 Beacon St, Unit 4

1895 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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203 Ellery Ct, Unit 1
$5,695
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$5,695

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$5,695
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

203 Ellery Ct, Unit 1

203 Ellery CtChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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32 Independence Dr, Unit 1
$6,220
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$6,220

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$6,220
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

32 Independence Dr, Unit 1

32 Independence DrChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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72 Cypress St
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

72 Cypress St

72 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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130 Gerry Rd
$3,475
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$3,475

Total Monthly Price
$3,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

130 Gerry Rd

130 Gerry RdChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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369 Tappan St
$3,800
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$3,800

Total Monthly Price
$3,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

369 Tappan St

369 Tappan StBrookline, MA 02445
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8 White Ave
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 White Ave

8 White AveChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 For rent By Owner South Brookline Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in South Brookline?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in South Brookline is at 21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner South Brookline Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in South Brookline is $4,475.

What is the largest For rent By Owner South Brookline Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in South Brookline is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 41 Orkney Rd, Unit 2.

What is the average size for South Brookline For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in South Brookline is currently at 2,139 sq ft.

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