Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

Q: What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?

As of December 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA was $2,828/month.

What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?

$2,828/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,828 per month. This is 73% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Brookline one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brookline, you can expect to pay about $2,587 per month for a studio, $2,828 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,518 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,828 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$2,587/month

464 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,828/month

661 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,518/month

781 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,828/month

1,419 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,625/month

1,904 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$9,048/month

3,107 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,737/month

2,728 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,371/month

3,373 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,549/month

3,502 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,857/month

3,729 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,473/month

562 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,533/month

1,271 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,180/month

1,397 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$6,608/month

3,347 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $12 more 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline?

Based on current rent prices, Fisher Hill, Emerson Gardens and Central Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Fisher Hill

$2,661/month

3,401 Sq Ft

Emerson Gardens

$2,668/month

3,093 Sq Ft

Central Village

$2,714/month

2,713 Sq Ft

Aspinwall Hill

$2,741/month

1,930 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,750/month

2,358 Sq Ft

Cleveland Circle

$2,766/month

2,587 Sq Ft

High Street Hill

$2,782/month

1,728 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,806/month

2,997 Sq Ft

Cottage Farm Historic Distirct

$2,813/month

2,620 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,852/month

2,666 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?

Based on current rent prices, Longwood Medical Area, Coolidge Corner South Side and Harvard Avenue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Longwood Medical Area

$3,244/month

2,783 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,067/month

1,832 Sq Ft

Harvard Avenue

$3,047/month

2,063 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,019/month

1,791 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$2,941/month

2,433 Sq Ft

Longwood

$2,898/month

3,205 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,880/month

2,334 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,852/month

2,666 Sq Ft

Cottage Farm Historic Distirct

$2,813/month

2,620 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,806/month

2,997 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

$3,244/month

2,783 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$2,941/month

2,433 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,852/month

2,666 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,880/month

2,334 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,750/month

2,358 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,067/month

1,832 Sq Ft

Longwood

$2,898/month

3,205 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,019/month

1,791 Sq Ft

Aspinwall Hill

$2,741/month

1,930 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,806/month

2,997 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,828, you’ll want to make about $9,426 per month or $113,112 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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Apartment Averages

Fisher Hill

Brookline, MA

Longwood Medical Area

Brookline, MA

Studio

$2,413/month

One Bedroom

$3,031/month

Two Bedroom

$3,389/month

Three Bedroom

$4,844/month

Nearby City Rent Trends

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Brookline, MA 02445

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Hancock Village

1 Hancock Village Dr,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

$2,885 - $9,780 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Village At Brookline

77 Village,
Brookline, MA 02445

$3,300 - $4,600 Total Monthly Price

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Pelham Hall

1284 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446

$2,788 - $8,010 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Brookline, MA

The Hamilton Company

23

Communities
3,301

Units
12

Cities

6 Communities in Brookline

Chestnut Hill Realty

15

Communities
4,979

Units
9

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6 Communities in Brookline

Greystar

3,447

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950,464

Units
876

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Willow Bridge

718

Communities
198,764

Units
340

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Cushman & Wakefield

501

Communities
115,770

Units
253

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

AvalonBay

199

Communities
71,292

Units
133

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Bell Partners

227

Communities
73,397

Units
119

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1 Community in Brookline

Winn Companies

163

Communities
33,060

Units
116

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1 Community in Brookline

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.