What's the average rent in Brookline, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Brookline, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Brookline, MA is $4,300 per month, which is 120% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,300

1.2%$50 increase month-over-month

11.0%$425 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,907

APARTMENTS

$3,833

HOUSES

$6,449

TOWNHOUSES

$5,580

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Brookline, MA at $3,833 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,449 per month. Townhomes average $5,580 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	$4,740
4 Bedrooms	$5,967
All	$4,300

As of July 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, $4,740 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,967 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$6,750
4 Bedrooms	$6,300
All	$5,580

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Brookline, MA is $2,600 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $6,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,550
3 Bedrooms	$4,720
4 Bedrooms	$5,995
All	$4,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,720 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$5,200
4 Bedrooms	$7,033
All	$6,449

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Brookline, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,033 for a 4 bedroom house.