Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

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

As of September 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA was $2,813/month.

What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?

$2,813/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,813 per month. This is 72% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,578 per month for a studio, $2,813 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,577 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,770 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$2,578/month

480 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,813/month

664 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,577/month

771 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,770/month

1,421 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$6,236/month

1,663 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$9,517/month

3,165 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,818/month

2,975 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,440/month

3,258 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,620/month

3,568 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,750/month

4,038 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,803/month

913 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,586/month

1,145 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,142/month

1,433 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$7,153/month

2,870 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline?

Based on current rent prices, Fisher Hill, Aspinwall Hill and Cottage Farm Historic Distirct are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Fisher Hill

$2,663/month

2,823 Sq Ft

Aspinwall Hill

$2,808/month

2,726 Sq Ft

Cottage Farm Historic Distirct

$2,823/month

2,890 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,837/month

3,350 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,864/month

3,063 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,870/month

2,868 Sq Ft

Central Village

$2,882/month

3,436 Sq Ft

Cleveland Circle

$2,885/month

2,562 Sq Ft

Emerson Gardens

$2,905/month

3,593 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,908/month

3,112 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Longwood Medical Area

$3,186/month

3,356 Sq Ft

The Greater Point

$3,158/month

1,165 Sq Ft

High Street Hill

$3,068/month

1,197 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,032/month

2,085 Sq Ft

Boylston Street

$3,028/month

1,693 Sq Ft

Harvard Avenue

$3,028/month

3,273 Sq Ft

Lawrence

$3,014/month

2,090 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,007/month

2,343 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$2,966/month

2,928 Sq Ft

Salisbury Road - Corey Farm

$2,934/month

2,985 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

$3,186/month

3,356 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner

$2,966/month

2,928 Sq Ft

North Brookline

$2,837/month

3,350 Sq Ft

Corey Hill

$2,908/month

3,112 Sq Ft

Washington Square

$2,870/month

2,868 Sq Ft

Coolidge Corner South Side

$3,007/month

2,343 Sq Ft

Longwood

$2,923/month

4,369 Sq Ft

Griggs Park

$3,032/month

2,085 Sq Ft

Brookline Village

$2,864/month

3,063 Sq Ft

Salisbury Road - Corey Farm

$2,934/month

2,985 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,813, you’ll want to make about $9,376 per month or $112,512 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

$2,210/month

One Bedroom

$2,757/month

Two Bedroom

$3,388/month

Three Bedroom

$4,854/month

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116 Columbia St,
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Brookline, MA 02446

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Property Management Companies in Brookline, MA

The Hamilton Company

21

Communities
3,126

Units
11

Cities

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Chestnut Hill Realty

15

Communities
4,979

Units
9

Cities

6 Communities in Brookline

Greystar

3,378

Communities
938,203

Units
866

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Willow Bridge

698

Communities
189,500

Units
330

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Cushman & Wakefield

531

Communities
122,581

Units
271

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

AvalonBay

236

Communities
79,539

Units
154

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

Winn Companies

165

Communities
33,289

Units
116

Cities

1 Community in Brookline

John M Corcoran & Co

54

Communities
10,875

Units
38

Cities

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.