Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,200 (119 Rentals)

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property at 22 Chiswick Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 17

22 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 485 Washington St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

485 Washington St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1872 Commonwealth Ave

$1,865 - $3,195

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$1,865 - $3,195

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$1,865 - $3,195

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

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property at 46 Chiswick Rd

$1,865 - $2,485

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$1,865 - $2,485

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$1,865 - $2,485

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

46 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 8 Chiswick Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 48 Strathmore Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

48 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

70 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 52 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

52 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 1840 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000 - $2,450

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$2,000 - $2,450

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$2,000 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

4 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 1999 Commonwealth Ave

$2,045 - $4,250

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$2,045 - $4,250

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$2,045 - $4,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 15 University

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 University, Unit 33

15 University
BrooklineMA02445

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property at 208A Winthrop Rd

$2,100 - $5,000

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$2,100 - $5,000

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$2,100 - $5,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

208A Winthrop Rd

BrooklineMA02445
property at 35 Chiswick Rd

$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,125

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

35 Chiswick Rd, Unit 5

35 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 1799 Centre St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 30

1799 Centre St

BostonMA02132
property at 28 Fawndale Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

28 Fawndale Rd

BostonMA02131
property at 141 Englewood Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

141 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 12 Kilsyth Terrace

$2,150 - $2,350

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

12 Kilsyth Terrace

BostonMA02135
property at 2 Woodlawn St

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 29

2 Woodlawn St

BostonMA02130
property at 383 Langley Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

383 Langley Rd, Unit apt 5 a

383 Langley Rd
NewtonMA02459

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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 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brookline area is the $0.24 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Brookline apartment is the 24 Orkney Rd Model at 24 Orkney Rd starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 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.
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
82 Harvard Ave, Unit a82 Harvard Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #101

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 788 Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,220 to $12,600. There are also 937 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Brookline ranging from $1,200 to $26,000.

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 $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,491.

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 $2,200 to $12,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $12,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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