Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brookline Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, MA from $1,000 (61 Rentals)

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49 Walk Hill St

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South Brookline, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brookline, MA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Brookline 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 South Brookline 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 South Brookline 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
1876 Beacon St, Unit 3-61876 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #171880 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
1933 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 171933 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
21 Orkney Rd, Unit 521 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
163 Strathmore Rd, Unit 4163 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1R2016 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
51 Grove, Unit #A51 Grove1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

Ranked #82

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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South Brookline, Chestnut Hill, MA

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Getting Around the South Brookline Neighborhood in Chestnut Hill, MA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Brookline Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Brookline Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Brookline is starting from $2,200 at Centre Street Apartments, 1799.

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