Cheap Homes for Rent in South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,200 (228 Rentals)

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property at 70 Strathmore Rd

70 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135

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6 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135

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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Brookline Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 Orkney Rdstudios, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.26 price per square foot 35 Harvard St Model at 35 Harvard St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 25 Gardner Rd Model at 25 Gardner Rd, Unit 6H starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Fisher 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.
35 Harvard St, Unit 135 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.26
25 Gardner Rd, Unit 6H25 Gardner RdStudio ,1BA$0.24
51 Grove St, Unit A51 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 354 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
1959 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 71959 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 452018 Commonwealth Avenue1BR,1BA$0.25
24 Orkney Rd, Unit C24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
311 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3311 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
21 Orkney Rd, Unit 521 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
2 Sutherland Rd, Unit 22 Sutherland Rd2BR,1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Brookline

What type of rentals are currently available in South Brookline?

There are currently 1767 Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $14,000. There are also 1448 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Brookline ranging from $1,200 to $40,000.

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 $1,200 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,385.

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 $1,200 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,170.

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