Cheap Homes for Rent in South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,000 (66 Rentals)

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property at 1805 Beacon St

1805 Beacon St, Unit 2-B

1805 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 39 Willow St

39 Willow St

BostonMA02132
property at 2016 Commonwealth Ave

2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1B

2016 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 108 Perkins St

108 Perkins St, Unit 5

108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
property at 11 Englewood Ave

11 Englewood Ave, Unit 5

11 Englewood Ave
BrooklineMA02445
property at 1880 Commonwealth Ave

1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

1880 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

4 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

22 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 72 Strathmore Rd

72 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 1999 Commonwealth Ave

1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 01-2

1999 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 141 Englewood Ave

141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

141 Englewood Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 24

4 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 12 Kilsyth Terrace

12 Kilsyth Terrace

BostonMA02135
property at 46 Chiswick Rd

46 Chiswick Rd, Unit 4

46 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 145 Englewood Ave

145 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

145 Englewood Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 42 Westgate Rd

42 Westgate Rd, Unit 4

42 Westgate Rd
BostonMA02467
property at 1559 Beacon St

1559 Beacon St, Unit 3FF

1559 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 1563 Beacon St

1563 Beacon St, Unit 1

1563 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 117 Sutherland Rd

117 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

117 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave

1872 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6

1872 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 1860 Commonwealth Ave

1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

1860 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave
property at 1868 Commonwealth Ave

1868 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

1868 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 33 Westgate Rd

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 590 Washington St

590 Washington St, Unit 1

590 Washington St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 15 University Rd

15 University Rd, Unit 25

15 University Rd
BrooklineMA02445
property at 47 Granfield Ave

47 Granfield Ave

BostonMA02131
property at 15-17 University Rd

15-17 University Rd

BrooklineMA02445
property at 842 South St

842 South St, Unit 1

842 South St
BostonMA02131

South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.21 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 48 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 22 Chiswick Rd Model at 22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 9 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 482018 Commonwealth Avenue1BR,1BA$0.21
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 922 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
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
24 Orkney Rd, Unit C24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2018-481999 Commonwealth Ave1BR,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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #94

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Brookline

What type of rentals are currently available in South Brookline?

There are currently 1076 Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $14,000. There are also 813 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Brookline ranging from $1,075 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Brookline?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Brookline ranges from $1,075 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,271.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Brookline?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Brookline range from $1,000 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,068.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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