Rent in Brookline, MA
Across Brookline's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,988 a month, with figures from $2,727–$3,249. The highest typical rent is in 02446 ($3,249) and the lowest in 02445 ($2,727). Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay about 1.06% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 | $2,100–$2,440 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,430 | $2,314–$2,545 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,988 | $2,727–$3,249 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,478 | $3,455–$3,584 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$3,953 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Brookline ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brookline, MA?
- About $2,988 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,727–$3,249. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brookline, MA?
- About $2,430 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,314–$2,545. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brookline, MA?
- About $3,478 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,455–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brookline, MA?
- About $2,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,100–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brookline, MA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Brookline ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02446 has the highest typical rent at $3,249 a month, and 02445 the lowest at $2,727.
- What is the property tax rate in Brookline, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay a typical 1.06% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Brookline rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).