Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

$2,849/month

659 Sq Ft

$3,600/month

774 Sq Ft

$4,950/month

1,424 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

$2,504/month

647 Sq Ft

$3,375/month

229 Sq Ft

$5,158/month

1,011 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$7,977/month

1,887 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

$2,799/month

2,323 Sq Ft

$3,403/month

3,198 Sq Ft

$4,572/month

3,004 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,746/month

3,077 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

$2,769/month

630 Sq Ft

$3,516/month

1,105 Sq Ft

Cottage Farm Historic Distirct

$5,135/month

2,945 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$6,387/month

4,001 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $44 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

2% $1,001 - $1,500/month

6% $1,501 - $2,000/month

92% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline?

Based on current rent prices, Fisher Hill, North Brookline and Cleveland Circle are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Fisher Hill

$2,680/month

2,500 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,834/month

2,834 Sq Ft

Cleveland Circle

$2,869/month

2,123 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,875/month

2,638 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,877/month

2,684 Sq Ft

Aspinwall Hill

$2,889/month

2,256 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,959/month

2,573 Sq Ft

$2,971/month

2,570 Sq Ft

Central Village

$3,013/month

2,167 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$3,022/month

2,563 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?

Based on current rent prices, The Greater Point, Emerson Gardens and Longwood Medical Area are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline.

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Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

The Greater Point

$3,369/month

1,468 Sq Ft

Emerson Gardens

$3,280/month

1,503 Sq Ft

Longwood Medical Area

$3,269/month

2,218 Sq Ft

Harvard Avenue

$3,255/month

2,179 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,192/month

1,941 Sq Ft

High Street Hill

$3,177/month

1,899 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,155/month

1,671 Sq Ft

Longwood

$3,035/month

2,692 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$3,022/month

2,563 Sq Ft

Central Village

$3,013/month

2,167 Sq Ft

Which Brookline neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Brookline with the most apartments available are Longwood Medical Area, Coolidge Corner and North Brookline .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Longwood Medical Area

$3,269/month

2,218 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$3,022/month

2,563 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,834/month

2,834 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,877/month

2,684 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,875/month

2,638 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,155/month

1,671 Sq Ft

Longwood

$3,035/month

2,692 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,959/month

2,573 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,192/month

1,941 Sq Ft

Aspinwall Hill

$2,889/month

2,256 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookline, MA?

Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,849, you’ll want to make about $9,496 per month or $113,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Brookline, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Brookline, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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