The Franklin at Hancock Village
201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02445
1-3 Beds | $3,210 - $8,680
Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
$2,865/month
Average Rent
671 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,865 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/month, making Brookline one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brookline, you can expect to pay about $2,519 per month for a studio, $2,865 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,547 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,934 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brookline, MA
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
2%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
94%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline?
Based on current rent prices, Cleveland Circle, Washington Square and Brookline Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?
Based on current rent prices, Longwood Medical Area, Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline.
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Which Brookline neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Brookline with the most apartments available are Coolidge Corner, Washington Square and Longwood Medical Area .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookline, MA?
Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,865, you’ll want to make about $9,550 per month or $114,600 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.
How does Brookline, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brookline, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,153/month
One Bedroom
$1,941/month
$2,578/month
Two Bedroom
$2,365/month
$3,243/month
Three Bedroom
$3,250/month
$4,257/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.