Brookline, MA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Brookline, MA is $3,968.

Average rent

$3,968

Month-over-month change

+$56

Year-over-year change

+$368

Available rentals

1,965

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $40,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0004
$1,1003
$1,2004
$1,3006
$1,4006
$1,5005
$1,6002
$1,7006
$1,80010
$1,90021
$2,00022
$2,10016
$2,20034
$2,30038
$2,40061
$2,50074
$2,60079
$2,70065
$2,80072
$2,90092
$3,00070
$3,10071
$3,200109
$3,300119
$3,400107
$3,500100
$3,60094
$3,70089
$3,80065
$3,90092
$4,00071
$4,10049
$4,20089
$4,30096
$4,40092
$4,50089
$4,60042
$4,70055
$4,80058
$4,90079
$5,000+513

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $368 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$4,250$3,810
Feb$4,250$4,000
Mar$4,200$4,100
Apr$4,020$3,950
May$3,700$4,000
Jun$3,675$3,900
Jul$3,650$3,900
Aug$3,700$3,950
Sep$3,613No data
Oct$3,614No data
Nov$3,550No data
Dec$3,700No data

Market temperature

The Brookline, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Brookline, MA is 89% higher than the national average.

Brookline, MAvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?

The average rent in Brookline, MA is $3,968.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Brookline, MA?

Houses in Brookline, MA rent between $950 - $40,000 with an average rent of $3,968.

3. How has the rent in Brookline, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Brookline, MA increased by $368

4. How much has the rent in Brookline, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Brookline, MA increased by $56

5. How many available rentals are there in Brookline, MA?

There are currently 1,965 rentals available in Brookline, MA.

6. How do rent prices in Brookline, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Brookline, MA is $3,968 — 88.95% higher the national average of $2,100.