Aspinwall Hill

Brookline, MA

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Aspinwall Hill - Brookline, MA

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Castle-like abodes house modern-day rentals in this historic neighborhood minutes from downtown

Great Location Public Transportation Historic Scenic Convenient

Aspinwall Hill is a predominately residential neighborhood about five miles west of Downtown Boston. The neighborhood is best known for its gorgeous architecture boasting Victorian-style structures and castle-like buildings with rounded turrets and stained-glass windows. Ideal for any renter, Aspinwall Hill offers affordable to upscale rentals in every style, and some apartments are even located in the Victorian homes the area is known for. Aspinwall is pedestrian-friendly with two rail stations in the neighborhood and a variety of amenities within walking distance of many homes. Many residents flock to Harvard Street a few blocks east for its incredible collections of restaurants, shops, music venues, and more. The neighborhood is in a great location and is within close proximity to Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other popular destinations. Downtown Boston is only a 20-minute drive away.

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

71

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

57

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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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 2025.