Brookline, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
Last updated October 4, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Brookline, MA is $3,700.
$3,700
-$200
+$100
1,293
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $825 to $40,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 10 |
| $1,900 | 14 |
| $2,000 | 16 |
| $2,100 | 21 |
| $2,200 | 30 |
| $2,300 | 32 |
| $2,400 | 63 |
| $2,500 | 56 |
| $2,600 | 55 |
| $2,700 | 54 |
| $2,800 | 71 |
| $2,900 | 82 |
| $3,000 | 57 |
| $3,100 | 68 |
| $3,200 | 90 |
| $3,300 | 46 |
| $3,400 | 70 |
| $3,500 | 56 |
| $3,600 | 48 |
| $3,700 | 61 |
| $3,800 | 46 |
| $3,900 | 82 |
| $4,000 | 64 |
| $4,100 | 25 |
| $4,200 | 52 |
| $4,300 | 52 |
| $4,400 | 71 |
| $4,500 | 52 |
| $4,600 | 16 |
| $4,700 | 31 |
| $4,800 | 26 |
| $4,900 | 25 |
| $5,000+ | 287 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $3,613 | $3,900 |
| Oct | $3,614 | $3,700 |
| Nov | $3,550 | No data |
| Dec | $3,700 | No data |
Market temperature
The Brookline, MA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Brookline, MA is 81% higher than the national average.
$3,700
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
The average rent in Brookline, MA is $3,700.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Brookline, MA?
Houses in Brookline, MA rent between $825 - $40,000 with an average rent of $3,700.
3. How has the rent in Brookline, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Brookline, MA increased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Brookline, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Brookline, MA decreased by $200
5. How many available rentals are there in Brookline, MA?
There are currently 1,293 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 $3,700 — 80.93% higher the national average of $2,045.