Brookline, MA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,523
1-year change
-13.0%
$-527/mo
5-year change
+31.4%
$841/mo
10-year change
+42.9%
$1,058/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Brookline

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,378/mo0.0%
2016$2,459/mo+3.4%+3.4%
2017$2,539/mo+3.3%+6.8%
2018$2,609/mo+2.8%+9.7%
2019$2,693/mo+3.2%+13.2%
2020$2,762/mo+2.6%+16.1%
2021$2,636/mo-4.6%+10.8%
2022$2,953/mo+12.0%+24.2%
2023$3,220/mo+9.0%+35.4%
2024$3,398/mo+5.5%+42.9%
2025$4,046/mo+19.1%+70.1%
2026$3,541/mo-12.5%+48.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Brookline changed since 2015?

Median rent in Brookline, MA was $2,397 in 2015-01 and is $3,523 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,126 per month over 11 years.

How much has Brookline rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Brookline, MA has changed +31.4% ($841 per month). The current median is $3,523.

What has rent in Brookline done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Brookline, MA has changed +42.9% ($1,058 per month). It is now $3,523.

Is rent in Brookline going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Brookline, MA has decreased -13.0% ($-527/mo). Current median: $3,523.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.