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    $5,600/mo

    157-1 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446

    4beds
    1,750sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    No pets
    Air conditioner, window unit
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Generous room sizesPractical layout
    Video and in person tours available! This lovely 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment at Unit #1 at 157 Thorndike St. in Brookline is a fantastic find in one of the most sought-after pockets near Boston University. With generous room sizes and a practical layout, it's a great option whether you're living with roommates or just want extra space to spread out. The value here is hard to beat for this location, you're getting a true Brookline address at a price that's rarely available this close to BU. Step outside and you're surrounded by everything that makes this area so appealing: local cafes, popular restaurants, neighborhood shops, and easy access to public transportation for quick trips into Boston or around Brookline. It's an energetic, walkable neighborhood that still feels residential and comfortable. If you're looking for a well-located, spacious apartment in a lively, convenient part of Brookline, this one checks all the boxes. Listed square footage is a rough estimate. Transportation Tram: C Coolidge Corner (0.54 mi) Bus: 66 Harvard St opp Verndale St (0.18 mi) Tram: B Packard's Corner (0.17 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave (0.20 mi) Bus: 501 Cambridge St @ Franklin St (0.56 mi) Landlord pays for water/sewer, tenants responsible for all other individually metered utilities. Listed square footage isa rough estimate. 12 month lease, option to renew
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • High Ceilings
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Friendly Landlord, Near Boston University, Rent incl Water, Students OK

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brookline

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/17/2026Price change$5,600-3.4%$3/sqft
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    1/16/2026Listed for rent$5,800$3/sqft
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    Neighborhood: 02446

    Nearby schools

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