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Chestnut Hill, MA

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A collegiate environment with refined tastes.

Upscale College Parks Shopping

One of the more upscale communities in the Boston area, Chestnut Hill apartments deliver a stylish lifestyle and a beautiful atmosphere. Boston College’s campus is the main landmark on the northeast corner of the village, and the school’s museums, libraries, and other resources add considerable intellectual capital to the broader community—of course, Eagles games are quite popular as well. The shopping center known as “The Street” on Boylston Street provides a trendy retail experience in a unique setting. The area is loaded with parks and green spaces, particularly Hancock Woods in the south, Webster Conservation Area in the west, and Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the north.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chestnut Hill, MA is $2,096 for a studio, $3,294 for one bedroom, $4,507 for two bedrooms, and $5,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chestnut Hill has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,294/month
850 Sq Ft
House
$7,415/month
4,360 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,705/month
3,889 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,624/month
2,273 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
  • Brook Farm Historic Site
  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in Chestnut Hill

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Ready to make Chestnut Hill your new home? Let's delve into the financial aspects of renting in this neighborhood. If you're charmed by the idea of a one-bedroom apartment, you'll be delighted to know that the average monthly rent hovers around $2,900. If you want more space, houses for rent in Chestnut Hill average around $4,000. If you eventually want to own a slice of this idyllic locale, the average house price in Chestnut Hill is approximately $1,600,000.

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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 February 2025.