Cheap Homes for Rent in South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,000 (77 Rentals)

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property at 7 Timon Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Timon Ave, Unit Unit 1

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
property at 222 South St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

222 South St

BostonMA02130
property at 216C South St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216C South St

BostonMA02130
property at 141 Englewood Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 1

141 Englewood Ave
BostonMA02135

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property at 108 Perkins St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Perkins St, Unit 5

108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
property at 11 Englewood Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Englewood Ave, Unit 5

11 Englewood Ave
BrooklineMA02445
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

4 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 22 Chiswick Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

22 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 72 Strathmore Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1999 Commonwealth Ave

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 01-2

1999 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 39 Englewood Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

39 Englewood Ave, Unit 17

39 Englewood Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1872 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6

1872 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 33 Westgate Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Westgate Rd, Unit 1

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 24

4 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 65 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 39 Englewood Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

property at 155 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

155 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

155 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 160 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

160 Strathmore Rd, Unit 5

160 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 12 Kilsyth Terrace

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Kilsyth Terrace

BostonMA02135
property at 44 Washington St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Washington St, Unit 616

44 Washington St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 44 Washington St

$2,100 - $3,150

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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44 Washington St

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 33 Westgate Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

33 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 33 Westgate Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

33 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 1559 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1559 Beacon St, Unit 3FF

1559 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 1563 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1563 Beacon St, Unit 1

1563 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 117 Sutherland Rd

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

117 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

117 Sutherland Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1945 Commonwealth Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of December 24, 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

Ranked #92

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 1120 Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 757 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Brookline ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,912.

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 $1,025 to $7,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,975.

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