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Rental Market Trends in Chestnut Hill, MA

What is the average rent in Chestnut Hill, MA?

$3,214/month

Average Rent

868 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Chestnut Hill, MA is $3,214 per month. This is 97% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Chestnut Hill one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill, you can expect to pay about $2,126 per month for a studio, $3,214 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,236 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,187 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,126/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,214/month
868 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,236/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,187/month
1,521 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,453/month
891 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,605/month
3,944 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,683/month
4,080 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,571/month
2,838 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,190/month
3,489 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,918/month
4,748 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,832/month
5,186 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,500/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,659/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,313/month
3,034 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,553/month
5,029 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chestnut Hill, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.6%, which averages out to $115 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 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chestnut Hill, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chestnut Hill, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Based on current rent prices, Chestnut Hill Norfolk and South Brookline" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill Norfolk
$2,675/month
1,662 Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,115/month
895 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Based on current rent prices, South Brookline and Chestnut Hill Norfolk" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,115/month
895 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill Norfolk
$2,675/month
1,662 Sq Ft

Which Chestnut Hill neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill with the most apartments available are South Brookline and Chestnut Hill Norfolk" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,115/month
895 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill Norfolk
$2,675/month
1,662 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Chestnut Hill is $3,214, you’ll want to make about $10,713 per month or $128,556 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

Chestnut Hill Norfolk

Chestnut Hill, MA

South Brookline

Chestnut Hill, MA

Studio
$1,809/month
$2,507/month
One Bedroom
$1,909/month
$3,188/month
Two Bedroom
$2,261/month
$4,130/month
Three Bedroom
$5,224/month
$6,501/month
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1-2 Beds | $3,125 - $4,275

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1-2 Beds | $3,580 - $9,780

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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.

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