Just to the west of Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll find the lively and bustling suburb of Brookline. Part of the Greater Boston area, Brookline is adjacent to the city and offers a luxurious suburban retreat away from the gridlock of Boston clamor and traffic. Here, classic Bostonian style meets the refinement of stone, stucco, and log-cabin architecture. This city offers a great mix of quiet, idyllic neighborhoods with the ease of access to modern entertainment venues and delightful dining options. Fashionable and metro accessible, Brookline offers its residents close proximity to the city with suburban comfort.
All of Boston’s pleasures and delights are right at your fingertips when you live in Brookline, and the city has a charm all of its own. Take in a show at the Coolidge Corner Theater, or visit the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site. Take a stroll through Larz Anderson Park or admire a slice of history at Larz Anderson Auto Museum – Museum of Transportation. You’re right in the middle of all of the Boston action when you live in Brookline, so rent your next apartment here in idyllic luxury.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookline, MA is $2,542 for a studio, $2,880 for one bedroom, $3,645 for two bedrooms, and $5,072 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookline has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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