Average Rent in Brookline, MA
1 apartment buildings, 2 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,250/mo
Cheapest
$4,000/mo
Properties
1
Units
2
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Brookline, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Price per Square Foot
Brookline, MA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-Bright Realty 1784 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA | $4,000 | $4,250 | $4.73 | 4.3 (36) | 2 |
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Brookline, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Brookline, MA is $4,250 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $4,000 at All-Bright Realty to $4,000 at All-Bright Realty.
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookline, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$170,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,250/mo.
Comfortable income
$204,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($4,000/mo), you need to earn at least $160,000/year.
Cost of living in Brookline, MA
We only have live rent data for Brookline, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,250 |
| Estimated total | $4,250/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Brookline, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Brookline, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,640 | +9% | 25 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,105 | -27% | 15 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,625 | -62% | 12 |
| Lawrence, MA | $2,935 | -31% | 11 |
| Quincy, MA | $2,805 | -34% | 8 |
| Lowell, MA | $1,578 | -63% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
The average rent in Brookline, MA is $4,250 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Brookline, MA?
The lowest available rent in Brookline, MA starts at $4,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Brookline, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Brookline, MA average $4,250/mo. Units start from $4,000/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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