Hancock Village
1 Hancock Village Dr,
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
1-2 Beds | $3,105 - $4,525
Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
$2,798/month
Average Rent
669 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $2,798 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $2,507 per month for a studio, $2,798 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,515 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,983 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brookline, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $98 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 December 2024
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
93%
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, Brookline Village and Washington Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookline.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brookline?
Based on current rent prices, Coolidge Corner, Washington Square 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 Brookline Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookline, MA?
Because the average rent in Brookline is $2,798, you’ll want to make about $9,326 per month or $111,912 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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$2,639/month
One Bedroom
$1,938/month
$2,803/month
Two Bedroom
$2,362/month
$3,495/month
Three Bedroom
$3,245/month
$4,679/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.