What's the average rent in Brookline, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $4,194 per month, which is 114% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,194

2.3%$94 increase month-over-month

6.2%$244 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,795

APARTMENTS

$3,564

HOUSES

$6,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,765

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Brookline, MA at $3,564 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,765 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,600
4 Bedrooms	$5,828
All	$4,194

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Brookline, MA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,828 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,050
2 Bedrooms	$3,665
3 Bedrooms	$5,395
4 Bedrooms	$8,000
All	$3,710

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Brookline, MA is $3,050 per month, followed by $3,665 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $5,395 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $8,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,592
3 Bedrooms	$4,550
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$4,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA is $2,750 per month, followed by $3,592 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$5,974
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$6,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Brookline, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,974 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom house.