Brookline, MA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,488
1-year change
+5.6%
$184/mo
5-year change
+31.1%
$828/mo
10-year change
+45.3%
$1,087/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Brookline

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,284/mo—0.0%
2016$2,363/mo+3.5%+3.5%
2017$2,436/mo+3.1%+6.7%
2018$2,507/mo+2.9%+9.8%
2019$2,589/mo+3.3%+13.4%
2020$2,656/mo+2.6%+16.3%
2021$2,530/mo-4.7%+10.8%
2022$2,835/mo+12.1%+24.1%
2023$3,096/mo+9.2%+35.6%
2024$3,265/mo+5.5%+43.0%
2025$3,324/mo+1.8%+45.5%
2026$3,396/mo+2.2%+48.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Brookline changed since 2015?

Median rent in Brookline, MA was $2,302 in 2015-01 and is $3,488 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,186 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 +31.1% ($828 per month). The current median is $3,488.

What has rent in Brookline done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Brookline, MA has changed +45.3% ($1,087 per month). It is now $3,488.

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

Year over year, median rent in Brookline, MA has increased +5.6% ($184/mo). Current median: $3,488.

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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.