Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (80 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats on CommArlington One Bed1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.24 price per square foot 43 Selkirk Rd Model at 43 Selkirk Rd, Unit #61 - 4 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 48 Strathmore Rd Model at 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 starting at $1,775 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Selkirk Rd, Unit #61 - 443 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
24 Orkney Rd, Unit C24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #171880 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
1933 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 171933 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 2490 Kilsyth Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
21 Orkney Rd, Unit 521 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1R2016 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
2021 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12021 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #66

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Flats on Comm which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $13,100.

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