Brookline, MA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Brookline, MA is $2,800.
$2,800
-$100
-$50
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,050 to $7,210.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 6 |
| $2,200 | 18 |
| $2,300 | 29 |
| $2,400 | 50 |
| $2,500 | 62 |
| $2,600 | 72 |
| $2,700 | 54 |
| $2,800 | 43 |
| $2,900 | 42 |
| $3,000 | 23 |
| $3,100 | 30 |
| $3,200 | 34 |
| $3,300 | 30 |
| $3,400 | 20 |
| $3,500 | 13 |
| $3,600 | 7 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 9 |
| $3,900 | 8 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 6 |
| $4,400 | 13 |
| $4,500 | 11 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,850 | $2,795 |
| Feb | $2,800 | $2,750 |
| Mar | $2,800 | $2,895 |
| Apr | $2,838 | $2,900 |
| May | $2,800 | $2,874 |
| Jun | $2,765 | $2,895 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,850 |
| Aug | $2,850 | $2,874 |
| Sep | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,750 | No data |
| Nov | $2,795 | No data |
| Dec | $2,795 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Brookline, MA is 77% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
The average rent in Brookline, MA is $3,900.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Brookline, MA?
Houses in Brookline, MA rent between $995 - $40,000 with an average rent of $3,900.
3. How has the rent in Brookline, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Brookline, MA increased by $300
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 $64
5. How many available rentals are there in Brookline, MA?
There are currently 1,974 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 $3,900 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.