Prices and availability in Brookline, MA were last updated on 21 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in Brookline, MA are: Green Street Apartments, The Franklin at Hancock Village, 1443 Beacon, CHR Coolidge Corner Communities and Pelham Hall.
The average rent in Brookline, MA is $3,487.
The price range for a studio apartment in Brookline, MA is between $1,780 and $4,700.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA is between $1,350 and $7,385.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA is between $1,780 and $8,044.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA is between $2,115 and $9,744.
In Brookline 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 29% of Brookline's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 67% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Brookline is 58 years old, with 17% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 8 stories, of which 47% are garden-style apartment communities, 51% are mid-sized buildings, and 19% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Studio apartments in Brookline are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.
