Brookline, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Brookline, MA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Brookline, MA is $3,850.
Average rent
$3,850
Month-over-month change
-$140
Year-over-year change
+$150
Available rentals
1,380
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $200 to $14,024.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 6 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 10 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 28 |
| $2,000 | 22 |
| $2,100 | 16 |
| $2,200 | 19 |
| $2,300 | 31 |
| $2,400 | 41 |
| $2,500 | 59 |
| $2,600 | 51 |
| $2,700 | 51 |
| $2,800 | 43 |
| $2,900 | 67 |
| $3,000 | 76 |
| $3,100 | 86 |
| $3,200 | 85 |
| $3,300 | 62 |
| $3,400 | 50 |
| $3,500 | 43 |
| $3,600 | 59 |
| $3,700 | 55 |
| $3,800 | 53 |
| $3,900 | 57 |
| $4,000 | 34 |
| $4,100 | 33 |
| $4,200 | 54 |
| $4,300 | 35 |
| $4,400 | 58 |
| $4,500 | 55 |
| $4,600 | 21 |
| $4,700 | 48 |
| $4,800 | 45 |
| $4,900 | 38 |
| $5,000+ | 362 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,810 | $4,000 |
| Feb | $4,000 | $4,467 |
| Mar | $4,100 | $4,450 |
| Apr | $3,950 | $4,300 |
| May | $4,000 | $4,300 |
| Jun | $3,900 | $4,200 |
| Jul | $3,900 | $4,200 |
| Aug | $3,950 | $4,250 |
| Sep | $3,900 | $3,950 |
| Oct | $3,700 | No data |
| Nov | $3,600 | No data |
| Dec | $3,820 | 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.
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Rent in Brookline, MA is 93% higher than the national average.
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