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Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?

$2,868/month

Average Rent

663 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

Brookline, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,868 per month. This is 74% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Brookline one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Brookline average $2,674 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Brookline average $2,868 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Brookline average $3,669 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Brookline average $5,406 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,674/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,868/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,669/month
768 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,406/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,708/month
400 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,518/month
458 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,060/month
931 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,976/month
1,884 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,780/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,541/month
2,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,601/month
2,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,533/month
2,060 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,079/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,676/month
1,659 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,191/month
2,291 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,016/month
4,501 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brookline, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Brookline, MA
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, Washington Square, Cleveland Circle and Brookline Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Square
$2,806/month
1,983 Sq Ft
Cleveland Circle
$2,870/month
1,835 Sq Ft
Brookline Village
$2,925/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Coolidge Corner
$3,088/month
1,994 Sq Ft
Longwood Medical Area
$3,409/month
1,601 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Longwood Medical Area
$3,409/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Coolidge Corner
$3,088/month
1,994 Sq Ft
Brookline Village
$2,925/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Cleveland Circle
$2,870/month
1,835 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$2,806/month
1,983 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 Washington Square .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Longwood Medical Area
$3,409/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Coolidge Corner
$3,088/month
1,994 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$2,806/month
1,983 Sq Ft
Brookline Village
$2,925/month
1,968 Sq Ft
Cleveland Circle
$2,870/month
1,835 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,868, you’ll want to make about $9,560 per month or $114,720 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.

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Apartment Averages

Washington Square

Brookline, MA

Longwood Medical Area

Brookline, MA

Studio
$2,551/month
$2,370/month
One Bedroom
$2,988/month
$2,940/month
Two Bedroom
$3,469/month
$3,544/month
Three Bedroom
$3,675/month
$4,918/month
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Apartment communities in Brookline we think you'll love

The Franklin at Hancock Village

The Franklin at Hancock Village

201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02467

$3,195 - $6,585 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Forte at 1440 Beacon

Forte at 1440 Beacon

1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446

$2,890 - $3,818 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Hancock Village

Hancock Village

1 Hancock Village Dr,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

$2,905 - $10,805 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Pelham Hall

Pelham Hall

1284 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446

$2,316 - $4,423 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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