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Rental Market Trends in Chestnut Hill, MA

What is the average rent in Chestnut Hill, MA?

$3,328/month

Average Rent

892 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Chestnut Hill, MA is $3,328 per month. This is 103% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,176 per month for a studio, $3,328 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,005 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,665 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,176/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,328/month
892 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,005/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,665/month
1,538 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,058/month
571 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,868/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,569/month
2,859 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,601/month
1,475 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,139/month
2,661 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,163/month
3,033 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,002/month
3,391 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,876/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,447/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,199/month
2,470 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,491/month
3,251 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chestnut Hill, MA
Last Updated April 2026
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, South Brookline is the most affordable neighborhood in Chestnut Hill.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,230/month
938 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Based on current rent prices, South Brookline is the most expensive neighborhood in Chestnut Hill.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,230/month
938 Sq Ft

Which Chestnut Hill neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Chestnut Hill with the most apartments available is South Brookline .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Brookline
$3,230/month
938 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 $3,328, you’ll want to make about $11,093 per month or $133,116 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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Chestnut Hill, MA

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Apartment Averages

South Brookline

Chestnut Hill, MA

South Brookline

Chestnut Hill, MA

Studio
$2,390/month
$2,390/month
One Bedroom
$3,320/month
$3,320/month
Two Bedroom
$4,922/month
$4,922/month
Three Bedroom
$6,035/month
$6,035/month
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Apartment communities in Chestnut Hill we think you'll love

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Hancock Village

1 Hancock Village Dr,
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$3,115 - $10,805 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Franklin at Hancock Village

The Franklin at Hancock Village

201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02467

$3,295 - $9,655 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

20 Thornton Rd

20 Thornton Rd

20 Thornton Rd,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

$2,995 - $5,395 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Hancock Estates

Hancock Estates

200 Estate Dr,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

$3,985 - $10,805 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Massachusetts Chestnut Hill Rental Trends

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 February 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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