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Brookline, MA

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A luxurious suburban retreat away from the Boston gridlock.

Colonial Luxury Boston Suburb Metro Accessible

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.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookline, MA is $2,504 for a studio, $2,807 for one bedroom, $3,537 for two bedrooms, and $4,913 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookline has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,807/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$6,672/month
2,581 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,106/month
3,617 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,366/month
2,010 Sq Ft
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Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

73

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Florida Ruffin Ridley

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

9
out of 10

Pierce

Public

Grades K-8

705 Students

9
out of 10

Lawrence

Public

Grades K-8

621 Students

9
out of 10

John D Runkle

Public

Grades PK-8

508 Students

9
out of 10

William H Lincoln

Public

Grades K-8

485 Students

9
out of 10

Florida Ruffin Ridley

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

9
out of 10

Pierce

Public

Grades K-8

705 Students

9
out of 10

Lawrence

Public

Grades K-8

621 Students

9
out of 10

John D Runkle

Public

Grades PK-8

508 Students

9
out of 10

William H Lincoln

Public

Grades K-8

485 Students

9
out of 10

Brookline High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,087 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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