The Franklin at Hancock Village
201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02445
1-3 Beds | $3,210 - $8,680
Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
$2,876/month
Average Rent
662 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,876 per month. This is 77% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $2,523 per month for a studio, $2,876 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,680 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,057 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $69 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brookline, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
2%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
94%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline?
Based on current rent prices, Fisher Hill, Cleveland Circle and Salisbury Road - Corey Farm are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?
Based on current rent prices, Longwood Medical Area, The Greater Point and Coolidge Corner South Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline.
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Which Brookline neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Brookline with the most apartments available are Coolidge Corner, North Brookline and Corey Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookline, MA?
Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,876, you’ll want to make about $9,586 per month or $115,032 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.
Studio
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$2,047/month
One Bedroom
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$2,765/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,570/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,660/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.